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Business & Information Systems Engineering
Published in: Business & Information Systems Engineering 6/2011

01-12-2011 | Research Paper

ERP On Demand Platform

Complementary Effects Using the Example of a Sustainability Benchmarking Service

Authors: Dipl.-Kfm. Thomas Koslowski, Dr. Jens Strüker

Published in: Business & Information Systems Engineering | Issue 6/2011

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Abstract

Platforms for SaaS-based enterprise applications are prospering and the number of on-demand ERP vendors is increasing. We combine both phenomena for the first time and illustrate how the integration of a sustainability benchmarking service into an on-demand ERP platform provides added value beyond pure cost savings. By applying a qualitative system dynamics approach we identify self-reinforcing mechanisms which allow a faster and more comprehensive market penetration compared to providing these services separately.
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Metadata
Title
ERP On Demand Platform
Complementary Effects Using the Example of a Sustainability Benchmarking Service
Authors
Dipl.-Kfm. Thomas Koslowski
Dr. Jens Strüker
Publication date
01-12-2011
Publisher
SP Gabler Verlag
Published in
Business & Information Systems Engineering / Issue 6/2011
Print ISSN: 2363-7005
Electronic ISSN: 1867-0202
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12599-011-0187-z

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