Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Book Chapter Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Examining Pre- and Post-ERP Adoption Challenges Confronting SMES: A Study on South Indian Companies Subject The topic of the resource Challenges; Employee training; ERP adoption; SME; Technology Description An account of the resource In todays dynamic and fiercely competitive business world, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit greatly from using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Because these technologies may revolutionize decision-making, data management, and operational efficiency, they are a compelling choice for SMEs who aspire to thrive in their respective industries. This study provides an in-depth analysis of the impact of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), focusing on the challenges encountered during the pre and post-adoption phases. The research incorporates quantitative data from 36 SMEs that have undergone ERP implementation. The study aims to unravel the challenges of ERP adoption in SMEs through statistical analysis, including paired and independent samples t-tests, Pearson Chi-square tests, and non-parametric tests such as Wilcoxon Signed Rank and Mann-Whitney tests. The findings reveal a significant reduction in operational challenges post-ERP adoption, highlighting the efficiency gains from ERP systems. The findings advocate for a strategic approach to ERP adoption, emphasizing the importance of vendor selection and the nuanced role of employee training in ensuring the successful integration and utilization of ERP systems within SMEs. It is also important to establish a continuous monitoring and evaluation mechanism to resolve issues when and where occurred. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mathew L.; Nagarathinam A.; Chellasamy A. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Contributions to Management Science, Vol-Part F3767, pp. 167-175. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-67531-7_15" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-67531-7_15</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85211761178&amp;doi=10.1007%2F978-3-031-67531-7_15&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=9f1081187a046bba4345e21481c6636e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85211761178&amp;doi=10.1007%2f978-3-031-67531-7_15&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=9f1081187a046bba4345e21481c6636e</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISSN: 14311941 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Mathew L., CHRIST University, Bangalore, India; Nagarathinam A., CHRIST University, Bangalore, India; Chellasamy A., CHRIST University, Bangalore, India