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DESCRIPTION
The idea of this mini-track is to
present case studies on enterprise systems. Case studies have long been
used as a research methodology, especially in the area of managerial
sciences. In recent years they find growing attention in the area of IT
research and practice.
Enterprise systems projects are often
complex and expensive. The implementation of IT applications requires a
combination of management und information technology expertise.
Companies need software applications that ideally support their
business processes thus providing them with a competitive advantage.
Case studies are recognized as a valuable means to demonstrate the kind
of applications that can be successfully implemented. It is important
to show how companies can master the challenges of complex projects for
enterprise systems.
We call for papers that describe case
studies on the planning and implementation of enterprise systems.
Methodology papers dealing with case studies as a research instrument
are also welcome. The case studies should focus on one or more of the
following topics:
* Business process integration,
collaborative business
* Enterprise application integration
(EAI)
* ERP-based e-business applications
(e.g. CRM, SCM, E-procurement solutions)
* ERP and CMS integration
* Alignment of corporate strategy and
IS strategy
* Management of ERP projects
* Formats and standards used in
enterprise systems
* Areas of use and value of case
studies
* Structured schemes for writing,
analyzing, and describing case studies
* Cross-case analysis
METHODOLOGY: CASE STUDIES
The described case studies should meet
the following basic requirements. Each case study should be based on a
real-world company and provide sufficient detail on the experiences
associated with the implementation of the software application. The
discussion should include the following four perspectives: (1) business
(including motivation and objectives), (2) processes, (3) software
applications (including software solution and systems architecture),
and (4) technology. An example of a
suitable structure is the description of the company (history,
products, vision) and its IS strategy, parties involved (ERP vendor, IT
consultant, system integrator, business partners), the enterprise
system (from the four perspectives), project management (including
implementation aspects), and lessons learned (costs and benefits,
success factors). An inherently managerial-oriented style of writing
should allow students and managers to understand and appreciate the
strategic and operational challenges faced when implementing the
described solution.
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission of abstracts to mini-track
chairs (optional): as soon as possible
Paper submission deadline:
February 26, 2010
Notification of acceptance:
April 12, 2010
Camera ready copy due: April 26, 2010
SUBMISSION PROCESS
MINI-TRACK CHAIRS
Uwe Leimstoll (primary contact)
University of Applied Sciences
Northwestern Switzerland
School of Business
Institute for Information Systems
Peter Merian-Strasse 86
P.O. Box, 4002 Basel
Switzerland
Petra Schubert
Copenhagen Business School
Centre for Applied Information and
Communication Technologies - CAICT
Howitzvej 60,3
DK-2000 Frederiksberg
Denmark
Mark Ginsburg
Seventh Rank Management, LLC
5815 E Placita Rocosa
Tucson AZ 85750