International Journal of Quality Innovation

Korean Society for Quality Management (한국품질경영학회)
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A Case Study of ERP Implementation for PCB Manufacturer

  • Lo, Chan-Hsing (Department of Industrial Engineering and Management National Chiao-Tung University) ;
  • Lin, Yu-Hsin (Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Ming-Hsin University) ;
  • Tsai, Chih-Hung (Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Ta-Hwa Institute of Technology) ;
  • Li, Rong-Kwei (Ta-Hwa Road, Chung-Lin Hsin-Chu)
  • Published : 2003.06.01
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Abstract

This study researched an enterprise resources planning (ERP) implementation project at a printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer. In depth research was achieved by participating and observing in an implementation project at an actual PCB manufacturer. It is hoped that this study will contribute a valuable reference resource for future PCB manufacturers that wish to select or implement ERP systems. The first step in implementing ERP software is to set a clear target. At the same time, the tasks of each department and the system of cooperation between departments must be clearly defined. In this way, the cycle time of each flow and the accuracy of data will both be improved. In order to ensure smooth implementation of an ERP project, the followings are key factors: (1) an ERP system that suits the PCB industry; (2) effective project management; (3) effective project cost/budget control; (4) project problem management system; (5) comprehensive implementation method and information technology (IT), etc. By keeping to these principals, Company A achieved rapid transactions, and lower total cycle times and inventory levels, and other such benefits that had been predicted.

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