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Erschienen 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

verfasst von: Dipl.-Kfm. Thomas Koslowski, Dr. Jens Strüker

Erschienen in: Business & Information Systems Engineering | Ausgabe 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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Metadaten
Titel
ERP On Demand Platform
Complementary Effects Using the Example of a Sustainability Benchmarking Service
verfasst von
Dipl.-Kfm. Thomas Koslowski
Dr. Jens Strüker
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2011
Verlag
SP Gabler Verlag
Erschienen in
Business & Information Systems Engineering / Ausgabe 6/2011
Print ISSN: 2363-7005
Elektronische ISSN: 1867-0202
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12599-011-0187-z

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