Proposition of a method to design tailor-made knowledge management systems for small and medium enterprises

Authors

  • Edouard Tapissier LCPI, Arts et Métiers Paris, 151 Boulevard de l’Hôpital, 75013 Paris
  • Tapissier Edouard LCPI, Arts et Métiers Paris, 151 Boulevard de l’Hôpital, 75013 Paris
  • Aoussat Améziane LCPI, Arts et Métiers Paris, 151 Boulevard de l’Hôpital, 75013 Paris

Keywords:

Knowledge management, Knowledge management systems, Small and medium enterprises, Design method, Knowledge management tools

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to propose a knowledge management system design method for small and medium enterprises that addresses the problems encountered on the existing ones. A literature review highlighted 5 main concepts that have a crucial role in knowledge management system design. To take these recommendations into account, a knowledge management system design method was designed. It uses the small and medium enterprises characteristics, needs and problems to select adapted knowledge management tools and practices, and offers a comprehensive and tailor-made knowledge management system. This method was used to design a knowledge management system for a high-tech small and medium enterprises from the navigation sector. It allowed to choose adapted knowledge management tools and practices and to write a set of requirements for the knowledge management system while taking the user into account, thus easing the knowledge management system implementation and ensuring its sustainability.

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Published

2022-07-14

Issue

Engineering Review, Vol. 42, No. 1

Section

Articles

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