| dc.description.abstract | Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have become common in large companies and government corporations mainly in developed countries. Over the past three decades, organizations worldwide facing pressure from changing business environments have adopted sophisticated, off-shelf information technology applications rather than build their own information technology systems in-house. While there is wide adoption of ERP systems in Western economies, developing countries lag far behind. Adoption of the ERP systems within organizations plays critical role in finance functions, human resource functions, supply chain management functions and project management functions of organization because it provides a platform for enhance deficiency and effectiveness in organization’s productivity. This study sought to establish the institutional factors influencing adoption of Enterprise Resource Planning software in the sugar industry. The study was guided by the following objectives: To assess the influence of quality control, labour allocation, facility layout and information system on the adoption of ERP software. Descriptive research design was used for the study. The target population consisted of 142 participants selected through census sampling. Questionnaires were used as instruments for data collection. Data was analyzed through the use of a computer software SPSS. The study established that quality control through re-alignment of work processes, product standardization and strategic direction influenced the adoption of ERP in Nzoia Sugar Company; it was also revealed that labour allocation through employee set of business skills, quality labour and management leadership and facility layout and information systems enabled the ERP adoption. The study recommends that the top management of Nzoia Sugar Company Limited and other Corporations in Kenya should ensure that their ERP systems are dynamic allowing adoption of new business models. The top management team of Nzoia Sugar Limited should actively participate in ERP adoption process. All state corporations in Kenya should put in place high speed internet connectivity in their organizations to effectively enhance adoption of ERP. The ICT department of Nzoia Sugar Limited and all other organizations operating in Kenya should ensure that their ERP systems are custom-made, making them user friendly. | en_US |
