2018, Leimstoll, Uwe, Dannecker, Achim, Knechtli, Hanspeter, Quade, Michael H., Tanner, Christian, Wölfle, Ralf, Dornberger, Rolf

In recent years, the development of information technology has reached a new level of evolution. It should be noted, however, that digitalization and digital transformation are not fundamentally new phenomena. A phase marked by strong digitalization, for example,was the result of the increased business use of the Internet in the early 1990s. The era of e-business began. The focus was on the digitalization of cross-company processes, which also brought new business models and interlinked value-added structures. Against the background of current developments, the question arises as to what role e-business now plays in digital transformation. The aim of this chapter is to show the current developments in e-business and their relationship to digital transformation. Following an introductory clarification of concepts and a consideration of the importance of mobile computing, the classic areas of e-business are addressed, in particular e-commerce, e-procurement and e-organization. The results show that e-business has

2015, Höft, Stefan, Hell, Benedikt, Tanner, Christian

2011, Stark, Hans-Jörg, Barmettler, Andreas, Schrattner, Michael, Tanner, Christian

2018, Tanner, Christian, Richter, Sarah-Louise, Dornberger, Rolf

Digitalizing an existing business process often proves to be more complicated than expected. This article provides insights into obstacles and success factors when digitalizing a business process, using the example of the transition from a paper-based process of handling invoices to electronic invoicing. Since e-invoicing has gained significant momentum in recent years from a business perspective as well as from governments all over the world, it provides an interesting area in which to investigate digitalization. Drawing from input collected in more than 10 years of research on the topic of e-invoicing, the authors illustrate why digitalization is still not easily achieved, despite the obvious advantages, and elaborate on the key prerequisites for success. The results emphasize the importance of understanding the needs of one’s business partners and working closely with them when developing solutions. Furthermore, systematic project management and change management are important. However, as much as there is no “one size fits all” solution, there is also none that will last forever. Rather, as the business environment changes and technology matures, there will be a need to re-assess processes and solutions from time to time. Most importantly, the human factor of change cannot be underestimated. Besides standard change management practices, companies should seize the opportunity to develop their employees through the digitalization effort by engaging them in projects and decision-making processes. Acquiring project management skills, expert knowledge and experience in innovating business processes will serve as an invaluable asset in the long term.

2013-03-15T00:00:00Z, Pässler, Katja, Hell, Benedikt, Tanner, Christian

2006, Tanner, Christian, Wölfle, Ralf, Quade, Michael H.

2015-02-01T00:00:00Z, Tanner, Christian, Leimstoll, Uwe

Die Studienreihe der Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW zum Einsatz der Informationstechnologie (IT) in der Beschaffung von Schweizer Grossunternehmen untersucht den aktuellen Stand der IT-Nutzung in der Beschaffung und zeigt Entwicklungstendenzen im Zeitablauf auf. Die Studienreihe wird vom Kompetenzschwerpunkt E-Business des Instituts für Wirtschaftsinformatik an der FHNW konzipiert und durchgeführt. Seit dem Jahr 2012 findet sie im Rahmen der Initiative IT in der Beschaffung statt, die der Kompetenzschwerpunkt und der Schweizerische Fachverband für Einkauf und Supply Management procure.ch gemeinsam gründeten. Die Seeburger Informatik AG und die io market AG unterstützen die Initiative als Premium-Partner inhaltlich und finanziell. Die vorliegende Studie ist nach Durchführungen in 2006 und 2012 die dritte Auflage der Studienreihe. Das Ziel der aktuellen Studie gliedert sich in drei Themenbereiche: Die Studie soll Aufschluss geben über Bedeutung und Umsetzung der IT-Nutzung in der Beschaffung, die Hemmschwellen beim IT-Einsatz in der Beschaffung und die Prioritäten und Trends bei der Weiterentwicklung der IT-Nutzung.

2012-02-01T00:00:00Z, Tanner, Christian, Rüttimann, Pascal

Die vom Kompetenzschwerpunkt E-Business des Instituts für Wirtschaftsinformatik der FHNW konzipierte und durchgeführte Studie beleuchtet folgende Themen: die Bedeutung und Stand der Nutzung von IT in der Beschaffung, die Hemmschwellen zur stärkeren Nutzung von IT in der Beschaffung und die Prioritäten bei der Weiterentwicklung der IT in der Beschaffung. Die Studie richtet sich an Entscheidungsträger in Organisationen, die Orientierung bei der Konzeption und Weiterentwicklung von IT-Lösungen in der Beschaffung suchen. Forschung und Lehre soll sie einen aktuellen Einblick in den Markt bieten.

2006, Tanner, Christian, Wölfle, Ralf, Quade, Michael H.

The procurement organisation can significantly influence the success of a company. These days it operates in a dynamic, complex environment and in order to operate efficiently and effectively it has to create appropriate structures and make use of suitable instruments. Information technology can play an important role in this.