The Four Faces of Deploying Global Common Systems: Understanding Global and Local Objectives
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As business becomes more global, many multinational firms are turning to common systems—systems with core software modules designed around common global requirements but that can be augmented with local modules to support regional differences in language, laws, regulations, and work rules. This article describes the implementation of one such system, known as MaxFli, at British American Tobacco (BAT).
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- MIS Quarterly Executive
دوره 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009