Design of an enterprise resource planning system (ERP) for a microenterprise

Abstract

Introduction: The textile and clothing sector in the world has been in growth during the last years, however, it is conformed by MiPyMES which present old managerial approaches which lead to inefficient administration of the organization´s business resources; for this appear information systems (CRM, MRP, MRPII, ERP…) as an alternative solution to administrative problems of the organization.

Objective: The present article aims an enterprise resource planning system design in a micro-enterprise, with their secondary objectives in the realization of a feasibility study, preparation, modeling, parameterization, installation and production of the computer system.

Methodology: Using a methodology that consists of a series of phases, in which each one has variables of inputs (information), transformation of these variables and variables of outlets, which both delivered the completed ERP system as a result.

Results: This was achieved the complete design of the system but for economic reasons by Parties of the Organization, was the implementation of modules of greatest relevance for the competitive improvement of the company, and was raised that this was progressively acquiring the missing modules.

Conclusions: It highlights the viability of design and implementation of complex information systems as the ERP with some considerations in micro, small and medium enterprises, Carrying out regular monitoring of positive changes in the organization.