ERP software selection using fuzzy methodology: A case study

Journal of Applied Sciences

Volumn 9, Issue 18, 2009, Pages 3378-3384

  Kutlu, B ^a   Akpinar, E ^a  

^a BOGAZICI UNIVERSITY   (Turkey)

Author keywords

ERP; Fuzzy logic; Scripted Scenario; Software selection

Indexed keywords

ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP); REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONS; SCENARIO APPROACH; SCRIPTED SCENARIO; SHIPPING COMPANIES; SOFTWARE EVALUATION; SOFTWARE SELECTION; TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES;

COMPUTER SOFTWARE SELECTION AND EVALUATION; FUZZY LOGIC; INDUSTRY; SHIPS;

ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING;

EID: 69149094975     PISSN: 18125654     EISSN: 18125662     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/jas.2009.3378.3384     Document Type: Article

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