ERP and Knowledge Management

This chapter aims at analyzing the adoption factors from the Knowledge Management (KM) perspective for successful Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) adoption. It provides an overview of how knowledge is created and classified. Further, it explains knowledge creation and transfer through ERP. Implementing ERP systems and KM may bring several advantages in modern business. Through advanced modules and technology, ERP systems integrate business processes to optimize operations. KM and ERP systems work together as a bridge in linking and integration information systems with cognitive assets of the company. Chapter concludes with overview of usual KM activities and knowledge conversion dimension across ERP adoption stages.