... factor in this context is the extent to which a company is ready for an IT project. To help understand this dynamic, this paper seeks to present a framework for analyzing “IT readiness” in small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach Based on a literature review, the paper...

... of OR should provide a useful reference for other SMEs in Taiwan seeking to achieve perpetual operation, because most SMEs will eventually encounter similar problems. © MCB UP Limited 2001 BPR Small‐ to medium‐sized enterprises Organizational restructuring Taiwan When an enterprise finds...

... systems need to leverage these technologies to deliver complete (best business practices), usable (high productivity) and adaptable (easy installation and post‐implementation maintenance) business systems. © MCB UP Limited 2000 Resource management Customer orientation Small‐ to medium...

... (small and medium‐sized enterprises) sector. Profiles IBM’s Concorde XAL business management software solution, and demonstrates the benefits of a flexible technology approach enjoyed by Luxo UK, part of the Scandinavian lighting group. © MCB UP Limited 1997 Decision making Small‐ to medium...

...M.A. Parkin; R. Parkin Notes that while implementation of total quality management (TQM) in large organizations has been widely documented, it has received far less attention in relation to small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs), in which most of the UK labour force is employed. Reports...