Chapter One — 1.1 Background to the Study

Organizations that depend on enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are under increasing pressure to modernize, and Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as one of the more promising avenues for doing so, given its demonstrated impact in related domains.

In practice, however, adoption of internet of things (iot) within enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems has been uneven, and its actual impact on system performance is not yet well understood in a rigorous, evaluable way — a gap this study is positioned to address.

1.2 Statement of the Problem

Current enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in many organizations struggle with inadequate system performance, often relying on manual processes or outdated architectures that were not designed for today's operating environment. Without a structured approach to integrating internet of things (iot), these limitations are likely to persist, exposing organizations to inefficiency, risk, and a poor user experience. This study is motivated by the need to design and evaluate a internet of things (iot)-based approach to addressing this problem.

1.3 Objectives of the Study

1. To design and implement a internet of things (iot)-based approach to improving system performance in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
2. To evaluate the effectiveness of Internet of Things (IoT) in enhancing system performance within enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
3. To identify the key requirements and constraints relevant to deploying internet of things (iot) in this context.
4. To assess user and stakeholder perception of the resulting system.

1.4 Research Questions

1. How can internet of things (iot) be applied to improve system performance in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems?
2. How effective is Internet of Things (IoT) at enhancing system performance within enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems?
3. What requirements and constraints are relevant to deploying internet of things (iot) in this context?
4. How do users and stakeholders perceive the resulting system?

1.5 Significance of the Study

This study is significant to software developers and system architects seeking practical guidance on applying Internet of Things (IoT) within enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It is equally relevant to organizations that rely on these systems, offering a reference point for evaluating whether such an investment is justified, and it adds to the growing body of work on internet of things (iot) applications in software technology / IT.

1.6 Scope of the Study

As a BSc-level study, its scope is confined to designing and evaluating a internet of things (iot)-based solution for enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, focused specifically on system performance; broader deployment considerations fall outside this scope.