Many firms have successfully implemented Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, yet little is known about the financial benefits these firms have actually gained. This study compares the financial performance of successful ERP implementations (using the SAP/R3 platform) before and after adoption, then controls for industry influences to determine if financial advantages have been realized by the adopting firm over its competitors. Results indicate that inventory turnover and employee productivity does significantly improve for successful ERP implementations, but three other financial measures showed non-significant change. Furthermore, successful ERP adopters did outperform their competitors in all five financial measures, but this improved performance was not statistically significant.
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