Noting the many problems that organizations face when attempting to implement existing enterprise resource planning
systems, this paper presents a proposal for designing an information systems
implementation methodology for large, integrated systems using off-the-shelf
packaged software
modules. The paper uses case studies and the IS literature to examine the need for an improved process to develop information systems implementation methodologies for large, integrated systems using packaged software modules. It provides several examples of implementation failures of companies that either used or did not use any formal methodology to guide their implementation efforts. Outline Abstract Introduction Review of Related Literature Research Objectives Research Methodology Demonstration Evaluation Research Project Schedule Research Advisor