2006/12/12 by F. Robert Jacobs, F. Weston · 2 citations
Business, Management and Accounting · #ERP Systems Implementation and Impact
paper · doi:10.1016/j.jom.2006.11.005
openalex publication_date 2006/12/12 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/05
Abstract This is a brief history of ERP—enterprise resource planning. Major ERP vendors are discussed as well as the major impact of developments in computer hardware and software on the industry. The industry consolidation that has recently occurred is also discussed. Interviews were conducted with Mr. Ed McVaney, founder of J.D. Edwards, Rick Allen, former VP of Finance and Administration, and Rick Snow, former Chief Legal Counsel of J.D. Edwards. Information was also obtained from Bill Robinson who held the position of “Industry Consultant” with IBM in the mid‐1980s.