| Summary: | This study focused in finding existing practices related to ERP and production simulations both in small to medium-sized companies and in education. In this way it could be better understood what kind of pedagogical solutions already exist and examine whether and to what extent approaches used in education support the needs of the industry. For NordErp project, the study provided valuable information when designing the steps that the project would then take when implementing intensive courses on production simulation and ERP. The study also examined the future needs regarding production simulations and ERP in industry and education. This information was considered to benefit further research and future efforts to find solutions that are needed but which are not yet realized by industrial or educational sectors. In addition, the case study aimed at finding information on what kind of practical integration possibilities are welcomed but not yet utilized between the educational sector and industry in relation to ERP and production simulations. In the NordERP project partners from universities and businesses together develop, test and pilot tools for establishing production simulation environment and ERP (enterprise resource planning) software programme as one of the main tools for integrated teaching of mechanical/ manufacturing engineering, business economics, information technology and multicultural skills. NordERP partners are Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Lead partner, Finland), University of Stavanger (Norway), Estonian University of Life Sciences (Estonia) and Ubium Ltd. (business partner, Finland). Project is funded from Nordplus Horizontal programme for three years and the results will be established into HEI practises.
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