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Adoption of enterprise resource planning systems in Brazilian small and medium enterprises: overcoming barriers and maximizing opportunities
| Summary: | This study explores the adoption of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in Brazilian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), emphasizing the barriers and opportunities within this context. Using a mixed-method approach, it combines a systematic literature review, qualitative interviews with over 50 SME representatives, and a detailed case study of the author’s family SME. The findings highlight key challenges, including high implementation costs, skills shortages, and organizational resistance, as well as significant opportunities such as enhanced operational efficiency and scalability. The research provides actionable recommendations for SMEs, and stakeholders interested in implementing ERP systems. |
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| Main Authors: | Mahfuz, Jorge Motta |
| Subject: | Enterprise resource planning systems Erp Digital transformation Technology Adoption Implementation barriers Operational efficiency Cost challenges Organizational change Brazilian smes Competitiveness |
| Year: | 2025 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Document type: | master thesis |
| Access type: | open access |
| Associated institution: | Universidade Nova de Lisboa |
| Language: | English |
| Origin: | Repositório Institucional da UNL |
| Summary: | This study explores the adoption of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in Brazilian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), emphasizing the barriers and opportunities within this context. Using a mixed-method approach, it combines a systematic literature review, qualitative interviews with over 50 SME representatives, and a detailed case study of the author’s family SME. The findings highlight key challenges, including high implementation costs, skills shortages, and organizational resistance, as well as significant opportunities such as enhanced operational efficiency and scalability. The research provides actionable recommendations for SMEs, and stakeholders interested in implementing ERP systems. |
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