Bibliographic Information
- Authors: Rebuglio Massimo, Giovanni Zenezini, Filippo Maria Ottaviani, Alberto De Marco
- Affiliation: Politecnico di Torino, Italy
- Publication Year: 2025
- Publication Venue: Procedia Computer Science (Elsevier)
- Conference: CENTERIS / ProjMAN / HCist International Conferences
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2025.02.313
- License: Creative Commons CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
- Corresponding Author: massimo.rebuglio@polito.it
Abstract
This paper presents a systematic scientific literature review of software in Project Management over the past five years. Through keyword-based research and subsequent selection, 108 papers were identified. Initially, these papers were categorized based on their research methodology and objectives. Then, trends related to the terminology, affiliation country, and journals and conferences where they were published were analyzed. The first result is related to the nomenclature: most sources refer to this kind of software as Project Management Information System (PMIS), followed by Project Management Software (PMS), Project Management System, and Project Management Tools. As for the contents, those include 43 case studies and/or technical reports on PMIS development, 28 case studies about implementing PMIS in business contexts, 27 frameworks and models for developing or implementing a PMIS, 13 models for comparing PMIS, and 12 surveys on PMIS adoption (some sources fall into multiple categories). No specific trending journals or conferences have emerged. It is discussed that the lack of standardized terminology has hindered the development of coherent literature strands, unlike in other business software domains such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). This fragmentation could act as a barrier to competition among applications, delaying the development of quality software and necessitating customized solutions due to the scarcity and difficulty of obtaining commercial options.
Keywords
- Project Management
- Project Management Information System (PMIS)
- Project Management Software
- Systematic Literature Review
Key Findings
- The dominant terminology in the literature is “Project Management Information System (PMIS)”, followed by Project Management Software (PMS).
- A total of 108 academic papers on project management software were identified over a five‑year period.
- Research outputs include case studies, implementation reports, conceptual frameworks, comparison models, and adoption surveys.
- The literature lacks standardized terminology, which limits the development of coherent academic streams.
- Unlike ERP systems, the PMIS domain shows fragmented research and limited software standardization.
How to Cite This Paper
Rebuglio, M., Zenezini, G., Ottaviani, F. M., & De Marco, A. (2025).
Project Management Information Systems: A Systematic Review.
Procedia Computer Science.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2025.02.313
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