Implementation of fashion ERP systems in China: Case study of a fashion brand, review and future challenges

International Journal of Production Economics

Volumn 146, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 70-81

  Choi, Tsan Ming ^a   Chow, Pui Sze ^a   Liu, Shuk Ching ^a  

^a HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

China; ERP systems; Fashion industry; Order to cash module

Indexed keywords

CHINA; ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEMS; ERP SYSTEM; FASHION INDUSTRY; ORDER-TO-CASH MODULE; PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT; SEMI STRUCTURED INTERVIEWS; SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS;

COMPETITION; RESEARCH;

ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING;

EID: 84885117533     PISSN: 09255273     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2012.12.004     Document Type: Article

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