Why SMEs Should Consider Adopting Cloud ERP: A Literature Review

Abstract

Abstract – Technology is ever changing. On-premise
ERP has been adopted by industries almost two and
half decades ago. Nowadays, cloud computing has taken
over the technology era. Cloud computing plays a vital
role in offering an organizations with a pool of thirdparty hosting of IT resources applications and services
virtually through the web. Cloud ERP also known as
SaaS( Software-As-Service) ERP. Current studies show
that there are many large organizations have been
adopting cloud ERP recently. They have observed the
benefits and opportunities offered by cloud computing.
But SMEs are resistant to adopt to this new technology
for various possible reasons mainly high cost of
implementation. This paper aims to provide a detailed
overview on the opportunities, benefits and advantages
of cloud ERP. This paper would be useful for future
adopters and decision makers of cloud ERP in SMEs.