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The digital transformation sets new requirements to all classes of enterprise systems in companies. ERP systems in particular, which represent the dominant class of enterprise systems, are struggling to meet the new requirements at all levels of the architecture. Therefore, there is an urgent need to reconsider the overall architecture of the systems and address the root of the related issues. Given that many restrictions ERP pose on their adaptability are related to the standardization of data, the database layer of ERP systems is addressed. Since database serve as the foundation for data storage and retrieval, they limit the flexibility of enterprise systems and the chance to adapt to new requirements accordingly. So far, relational databases are widely used. Using a systematic literature approach, recent requirements for ERP systems were identified. Prominent database approaches were assessed against the 23 requirements identified. The results reveal the strengths and weaknesses of recent database approaches. To this end, the results highlight the demand to combine multiple database approaches to fulfill recent business requirements. From a conceptual point of view, this paper supports the idea of federated databases which are interoperable to fulfill future requirements and support business operation. This research forms the basis for renewal of the current generation of ERP systems and proposes to ERP vendors to use different database concepts in the future.
Future ERP Systems
(2021)
This paper presents a research agenda on the current generation of ERP systems which was developed based on a literature review on current problems of ERP systems. The problems are presented following the ERP life cycle. In the next step, the identified problems are mapped on a reference architecture model of ERP systems that is an extension of the three-tier architecture model that is widely used in practice. The research agenda is structured according to the reference architecture model and addresses the problems identified regarding data, infrastructure, adaptation, processes, and user interface layer.
Digital software platforms allow third parties to develop applications and thus extend their functionality. Platform owners provide platform boundary resources that allow for application development. For developers, platform integration, understood as the employment of platform resources, helps to realize application functionality effectively. Simultaneously, it requires integration effort and increases dependencies. Developers are interested to know whether integration contributes to success in hypercompetitive platform settings. While aspects of platform participation have been studied, research on a comprehensive notion of integration and related implications are missing. By proposing a platform integration model, this study supports a better understanding of integration. Concerning dynamics related to integration, effects were tested using information from over 82,000 Apple AppStore applications. Regression model analysis reveals that application success and customer satisfaction is positively influenced by platform integration. To achieve superior results, developers should address multiple aspects of integration, such as devices, data, the operating system, the marketplace as well as other applications, and provide updates. Finally, the study highlights the importance for all platform participants and their possibilities to employ integration as a strategic instrument.
Internet of things
(2018)
Digital software platforms such as iOS or Android evolve quickly. Through regular updates, their set of built-in (core) features increases. While innovation allows strengthening platforms amidst competition, it can hurt contributors when introducing core features that are already provided by third-party developers (Platform Coring).
This book addresses the underexplored phenomenon of Platform Coring and provides strategical guidance for platform owners and third-party contributors. Platform owners are well-advised to carefully consider the benefits and risks for their platform ecosystem.
The book contributes by highlighting avenues to employ Platform Coring for the competitive advantage of the platform and ecosystem simultaneously.
Die Wettbewerbsposition von Unternehmen zukunftsorientiert ausbauenPlattformen als strategisches Geschäftsmodell können die unternehmerische Wettbewerbsfähigkeit verbessern. Mittels eigener Plattformen koordinieren Unternehmen externe Wertschöpfung, setzen strategische Impulse am Markt und reduzieren gleichzeitig die Risiken von Innovationen.Die Stellung am Markt festigen, absichern oder ausbauenDer Autor vermittelt einen Eindruck von den Potenzialen plattformbasierter Geschäftsmodelle, wobei er auf mögliche Stolpersteine hinweist. Dieses Buch zeigt anhand von Beispielen erfolgreicher Pioniere, welche unternehmerischen Chancen die Integration externer Partner in die Wertschöpfungskette mit sich bringt. Zudem bietet es folgende Inhalte:Praxistauglicher Zugang zu den Grundlagen der Plattformökonomie durch sorgfältig zusammengestellte ChecklistenHandlungsempfehlungen für kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen für die Realisierung plattformbasierter GeschäftsmodelleEntscheider werden durch das wissenschaftlich-fundierte Vorgehensmodell von der Konzeption bis zur nachhaltigen Umsetzung begleitetPlattformbasierte Geschäftsmodelle - Neue Ansätze zur Erweiterung bestehender Businesskonzepte gewährt einen Blick hinter die Kulissen von Plattformen für Industrie und Handel und hilft, mögliche Synergien für Unternehmen und Geschäfte zu identifizieren und von den Möglichkeiten der Plattformökonomie zu profitieren.