Browsing by Author "Ratilainen, Sakari"

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  • Aligning Scrum methodology with ERP implementation projects
    (2011) Ratilainen, Sakari
     School of Science | Master's thesis
    In this study, possibilities for applying Scrum, an agile software method, into enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementation in projects were investigated. Traditionally such projects have been done using some linear development method, i.e. a waterfall method and some of them have been less than successful in respect to the invested effort. The empirical part of the study was conducted as a qualitative research using an adapted version of the case company's consulting technique for data collection and analysis. Data was gathered in two interview rounds with the first one covering issues in the current ERP projects and the second one validating recommendations on using Scrum to possibly solve some of the problem. In the light of the results customer understanding and commitment are repeating challenges and Scrum could theoretically provide some relief to these issues. A full-scale Scrum implementation was, however, not seen as a very feasible option due to ERP systems' integrated architecture.
  • Syötteet ja syndikointi
    (2008) Ratilainen, Sakari
     Elektroniikan, tietoliikenteen ja automaation tiedekunta | Bachelor's thesis