Abstract In the literature of Open Innovation (OI), some specific themes, such as elaboration of methods, strategies and systematized processes of implementation are still little discussed. In attempted to fill this research gap, this study aims to present a proposal for a framework for the implementation of OI in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises of Regional Innovation Systems (RIS). As such, it can support the theoretical development related to OI implementation methods and tools. The constructivist method was used in the development of the framework, which represents the Implementation Process of OI (IPOI), consisting of 5 stages: (i) diagnosis of RIS; (ii) diagnosis of the enterprise; (iii) preparation; (iv) implementation; and (v) monitoring and control. The unfolding of this process in stages and measurement systems allows us to understand the elements and Critical Success Factors (CSF) that interfere in the improvement of the capacity of innovation in SMEs inserted in RIS.

A notável expansão dos sistemas ERP gerou muitas discussões entre especialistas, pesquisadores e empresários, no intuito de encontrar uma explicação para os diversos casos de sucesso e insucesso na sua implantação. O objetivo desse estudo empírico foi identificar nas 50 maiores empresas industriais atuantes no Brasil quais os principais fatores que dificultam ou contribuem para o processo de implantação de sistemas ERP. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa aplicada e exploratória. Além do levantamento bibliográfico, elaborou-se um questionário estruturado com 29 perguntas, o qual foi respondido pelos gestores de TI (tecnologia de informação) das empresas selecionadas. Os resultados demonstraram que fatores relacionados às dificuldades funcionais do sistema, customização, adaptação aos processos de negócio e carências do ERP no apoio aos planos estratégicos globais foram alguns dos pontos considerados mais complexos. Essencialmente, outros fatores concernentes ao intenso treinamento, engajamento das principais lideranças, fatores humanos, sociais e culturais também foram referidos.

The large utilization of ERP systems has become the scope of discussion among specialists, researchers and professionals of the area, with the purpose of finding an answer for the success and failure cases on ERP implementation. This paper aimed to present an experimental study with the 50 biggest industrial companies with activities in Brazil in order to identify the main factors that contribute or hinder ERP implementation processes. This study was characterized by an applied and exploratory research. Besides the bibliographical survey, a structured questionnaire containing 29 questions was elaborated by the researchers and then responded by the IT (Information Technology) managers of the selected companies. Results showed that the factors concerning system functionality difficulties, customization, adjustment to business processes, and lack of support by ERP systems on global strategic plans were some of the points considered as the most complex by the companies. Other critical questions regarding users' intensive training; engagement of main leaderships; human, social and cultural factors were evaluated as of great importance.