Choosing ERP system for a Vietnamese Small‐sized retailing company : Case ThaiLai LTD
Truong, Ha Minh Thong Jr (2020)
2020
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Information sharing is very important in any organization. However, having reliable information and continuous flow of it between departments is not an easy goal to achieve, especially without help of technology.
A small-sized retailing company in Vietnam was the object of researching. The traditional
way which they work and the results it delivers were studied and analyzed. After having a
big picture of the company’s operation, ERP systems from chosen vendors were analyzed
to find out which system can fulfill the needs of the organization. In order to do that, the
following questions had to be answered, “What features of an ERP system does ThaiLai
Ltd. expect?”, ”Who will become the potential ERP vendors for ThaiLai Ltd. in Vietnam?”
and “What Logistics-oriented advantages an ERP implementation will give ThaiLai Ltd.?”.
Case study approach was used. Necessary data for analysis was collected by Qualitative research method. At the beginning, theoretical basis was created to elaborate the subject
with clarity. Later, it served as foundation for analyzing and grading of the chosen ERP systems. Several interviews were conducted to draw perspectives of important people from
the host company, to identify their needs and expectations.
As a result, three research questions were answered, including finding a suitable ERP system for ThaiLai Ltd., regarding their greatest concern about inventory validity and information sharing.
A small-sized retailing company in Vietnam was the object of researching. The traditional
way which they work and the results it delivers were studied and analyzed. After having a
big picture of the company’s operation, ERP systems from chosen vendors were analyzed
to find out which system can fulfill the needs of the organization. In order to do that, the
following questions had to be answered, “What features of an ERP system does ThaiLai
Ltd. expect?”, ”Who will become the potential ERP vendors for ThaiLai Ltd. in Vietnam?”
and “What Logistics-oriented advantages an ERP implementation will give ThaiLai Ltd.?”.
Case study approach was used. Necessary data for analysis was collected by Qualitative research method. At the beginning, theoretical basis was created to elaborate the subject
with clarity. Later, it served as foundation for analyzing and grading of the chosen ERP systems. Several interviews were conducted to draw perspectives of important people from
the host company, to identify their needs and expectations.
As a result, three research questions were answered, including finding a suitable ERP system for ThaiLai Ltd., regarding their greatest concern about inventory validity and information sharing.