Understanding Technological Change: The Case of MRPII

Abstract

Provides a framework for understanding some social and cognitive implementation processes that accompany technological change. Gives a brief overview of MRPII. Highlights its practical benefits and reviews the difficulties of achieving a successful implementation. Makes a case for re‐thinking technological change paying closer attention to social and cognitive phenomena, using material drawn from a detailed study of 13 MRPII implementations. Finally, draws some conclusions concerning the nature of technological change and the merits and deficiencies of the framework.

Citation

Brown, A.D. (1993), "Understanding Technological Change: The Case of MRPII", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 13 No. 12, pp. 25-35. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443579310048218