Abstract
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) structures are one among the key instruments that data systems use to encourage fast decision-making, cost minimization, and comprehensive internal control. South African Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have begun to acknowledge ERP systems as a vital tool within this marked improvement in Information Technology (IT). However, literature on this subject indicates that structure expectations and wishes don't seem to be met by the overall public on the implementation of ERP. Over one half of the ERP implementations in SMEs have recently been evidenced to fail, as revealed by research studies. Essentially, the components linked to the accomplishment of ERP execution are not fully studied in South African SMEs. In addition, the excessive failure of ERP implies a threat to South Africa, because SMEs are the foundation of the South African economy. To achieve the abovementioned goal, this study adopted a two-sided approach; firstly, the researcher critically analysed a set of previous studies that were conducted on ERP implementation within various business organisations. This helped in identifying gaps existing in the current literature. A questionnaire approach was used with three different firms located in South Africa, particularly in the province of Gauteng. The respondents were chosen by means of a convenience sampling approach, because it enabled the researcher to select participants that were easily accessible.
M.Tech.