Adapting Software Factory Approach into Cloud ERP Production Model

Cloud ERP has introduced a more convenient way of acquiring the ERP software solution. With ready on demand, modular and multi-tenant models, customers are able to acquire ERP solution at lower cost and with simpler processes and steps. However, for ERP software providers, this scenario has created...

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Published in:International journal of computer science and information security 2017-01, Vol.15 (1), p.221-221
Main Authors: Jalil, Dzulkafli, Abu Bakar, Muhamad Shahbani
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business models
Cloud computing
Computer programs
Computer simulation
Customer services
Enterprise resource planning
Factories
Industrial plants
Knowledge management
Mathematical models
Product lines
Questionnaires
Software
Software development
Software industry
Software services
Usability
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Summary:Cloud ERP has introduced a more convenient way of acquiring the ERP software solution. With ready on demand, modular and multi-tenant models, customers are able to acquire ERP solution at lower cost and with simpler processes and steps. However, for ERP software providers, this scenario has created a more complex responsibility. The challenges of developing and managing cloud ERP can be broken down into the following; among others are, Multi tenancy solution, Software variant by customization dynamic request, Continuous software updates to keep up with technologies and business practices, modularity features, resource provisioning and security management. All these challenges introduce high workload in operational and technical knowledge which tag along with company workforce. The problem of managing high amount of knowledge content is more troublesome if we consider the inevitable fact of staff turnover. Cloud ERP as a service model does not seem to fit any present model of software development lifecycle as it is rather a combination of software development and outsourcing lifecycle model. The question is how to develop a model that can reduce the workload and the complexity of Cloud ERP production which is also resilient to staff turnover. Using Software Factory approach has been proven to be a successful approach to manage complex software management, we introduce a Cloud ERP Factory (CEF) model that can provide a systematic approach of managing ERP lifecycle with knowledge retaining feature. The Model is made up by five main components those are ERP product line, Platform, Workflow, Product Control and Knowledge Management. The model provides a guide to a systematic development and production of the Cloud ERP for commercial environment. In validating the model, it simulated into a real industry environment to test for its usability. The research incorporates Work system, Software Product Line and Resource Based Theories into the proposed model. The CEF model is intended as guide to develop a commercial Cloud ERP production environment.
ISSN:1947-5500