beSMART

THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SELECTION METHODOLOGY USING DELTA MODEL

Joko Ratono, Kudang Boro Seminar, Yandra Arkeman, Arif Imam Suroso

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is one of the most popular integrated software suites having been used for world-wide enterprises to support organizational business processes across business functions and departments. Many ERP projects were reported unsuccessful due to improper package selection and unproven methodology of ERP selection. Several studies on critical success factors (CSF) also confirmed the critical role of ERP systems selection for an enterprise. This study discusses the development of ERP selection methodology using a delta model that incorporates important criteria in the ERP selection that complies with the ISO25010 quality standards on software quality.  The proposed model was validated by expert surveys and was tested to a sample case of a real enterprise. The results confirmed that the proposed model can fit with need of an enterprise for ERP selection.

INTERACTIVE  TOPSIS ALGORITHM FOR A SPECIAL  TYPE OF   LINEAR  FRACTIONAL VECTOR OPTIMIZATION PROBLEMS  

Tarek. H. M. Abou-El-Enien

In this paper, TOPSIS (Technique for Order Preference by Similarity Ideal Solution) is extended for solving Linear Fractional  Vector Optimization   problems (LFVOP) of a special type, where such problems have  block angular structure of the constraints.. In order to obtain a compromise ( satisfactory) solution to the above problems using the TOPSIS approach, a modified formulas for the distance function from the positive ideal solution (PIS ) and the distance function from the negative ideal solution (NIS) are proposed. An  interactive decision  making algorithm for generating a compromise ( satisfactory) solution through TOPSIS approach is provided where the decision maker (DM) is asked to specify the degree α and the relative importance of  the objectives. Finally, a numerical example is given to clarify the main results developed in the paper.  

TOPSIS, Interactive decision making, Vector optimization problems,  Linear fractional programming, Bock angular structure, Angular and dual – angular structure, Fuzzy set theory, Compromise (satisfactory) solution, Poitive ideal solution, Negative ideal solution.

OPTIMIZATION IN ADVANCED PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

Adriana FLORESCU, Sorin Adrian BARABAS

The problem of optimizing advanced production systems as dynamical systems, complexes involving large investments has an important role, these systems must operate economically in order to recover the values embedded in them and in the shortest time. This object is achieved by the use of the optimization calculations. Also, the high degree of automation of advanced production systems resulting in high productivity of the system requires the application of optimization methods in concrete conditions for flexible production systems. In this context, research in this paper are directed towards the study of advanced production systems in order to know their behavior and performance as well, and if possible, even before the physical realization and to establish scientifically mathematical models dimensioning, optimization and simulation of these systems with an upward trend.

production systems, modeling, optimization, simulation

CRIME OF ARBITRARINESS OF CORPORATE FUNDS IN SAUDI LEGISLATION

AYMAN NAWAF SHARIF AL HAWAWSHEH*, IMAD AL RABE’A+

When tracking legal texts in the Saudi law, it is apparent that the Saudi legislator did not provide an explicit definition for the crime involving abuse of corporate funds, , the legislator would rather settle with identifying practices that represent misuse of corporate funds, also briefly mentioned liabilities involving some companies, managers and partners in such crimes as stated in article 229 in the Saudi Corporate System, however, when taking into account the material element of the abuse using corporate funds, in a wider range, which will lead to major expansion of incriminating practices as prescribed by the legislator, and punishable  under the same Article.

Crime, Arbitrariness, Companies, Saudi legislation.

COGNITIVE MODEL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

GORELOV V.I.

Discusses and analyses the cognitive model of sustainable development of the world in General. The cognitive model is based on statistical data. Shows the change of priorities of development of the world. The paper shows how to build a consistent peace of sustainable development.

sustainable development, systems analysis, cognitive systems

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN FACTORS AND ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION

Issam Al-Hadid1,   Suha Afaneh2, Heba Almalahmeh3

Implementation of Enterprise Resource planning System (ERP) that has three stages; pre-implementation, mid- implementation and post-implementation. In many pervious works the researchers detected that the ERP pre-implementation stage failed at human factors. Therefore, this work studies the relationship between human factors and ERP implementation at Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Case study. The statistical results showed that the human factor unaware of the importance of ERP system, which leads the system to fail. 

Enterprise Resource Planning, ERP Implementation, Human factors, Public Service Organization, Top Management, Staff

EFFECTIVENESS OF THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE DISTANCE LEARNING DELIVERY MODE: A CASE STUDY OF THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY

PROF NELSON JAGERO (PHD) A1, MAURICE CHIWA A2, NEVERMORE SITHOLE B1, WEBSTER MUONWA A 2, WALTER CHISEDZI B1

The study evaluates the effectiveness of ICTs in distance learning delivery. Results indicate that distance learning students in Zimbabwe continue to rely on printed modules in their studies and that there is no clear-cut strategy at the Zimbabwe Open University to ensure that the institution benefits from harnessing the capabilities of ICTs. A sample of fifty students and ten lecturers was used and the methodology was the case study. The study also revealed that despite establishment of functional computer laboratories at all ZOU regional centres students continue to struggle to access library and information services from the institution.