Lecture 1 introduction to information systems (chapter 1) 1.1 Introduction to Information Systems IT relates to a computer-based tool that people use to work with information and to support the information and information processing needs of an organization. An IS collects‚ processes‚ stores‚ analyzes‚ and disseminates information for a specific purpose An academic/professional discipline concerned with the strategic‚ managerial and operational activities involved in the gathering‚ processing
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Case Study Inventory Management System Manufacturing CompanyChallenge A global manufacturing company was experiencing inefficiencies in in its inventory management processes. With suppliers across the world delivering parts for the company’s products‚ multiple buyers within the company are responsible for tracking the parts required for each product from the manufacturing phase through delivery. The company needed a way to keep a master list of all inventory with easy access to parts’ delivery
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---------------------------------------- PTCI MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION ---------------------------------------- A Capstone Research Project ---------------------------------------- Prepared By: Jolove G. San Andres Wenohna Cecilia Francisco Mirasol Orpia Velmory Apgao ACKNOWLEDGMENT This project would not become successful without the great help and support of several people who served as instrument to finish this proposal. Deep gratitude and appreciation to the following names for their
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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT * Types of Inventory * Inventory Costs * Independent – Demand Items and Inventory Costs * Inventory Monitoring * Production Management Systems * Other Issues in Inventory Management What is Inventory? * An investment in the sense that it requires that the firm tie up its money‚ thereby forgoing certain other earnings opportunities. * The higher a firm’s average inventories‚ the larger the dollar investment and cost required and vice
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Inventory Management Apple Inc. and Dell Inc. XXXXXXXX BUS430 Operations Management OM4 Strayer University Dr. James Collins June 13‚ 2014 Introduction Every company irrespective of the type of product or service that it sells holds a form of inventory in its daily business operations. Inventory is generally held in the form of finished goods‚ work in progress i.e. unfinished products as is normally the case in manufacturing and raw materials. Inventory is considered a current asset in
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I INTRODUCTION Most of the hardware businesses being establish then and now uses the same old ways of product inventory .Due to their wide business they tend to neglect the importance of product inventory. Because of the growing numbers of computers users‚ this became an effective medium to demonstrate the promotion of their business to the public. From manual way of product inventory it will be more convenient and faster through the use of computers. Business owner can avoid human error because
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IMPORTANCE OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN ORGANIZATONS Management Information Systems (MIS) is a general name for the academic discipline covering the application of people‚ technologies‚ and procedures — collectively called information systems — to solve business problems. MIS are distinct from regular information systems in that they are used to analyze other information systems applied in operational activities in the organization. Academically‚ the term is commonly used to refer to the
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COBRA Inventory Management System COBRA Inventory Management System McDonalds uses an Information system called as COBRA for its inventory management. This is a system specifically developed to suit McDonalds needs. It takes care of inventory levels and procurement. It is an integrated system which is connected with its vendors. It maintains a record of the stock of inventory currently in the McDonalds store. Step 1 : Customer orders are taken in the POS In this step the customer orders are
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2 THEORETICAL/CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS 2.1 Introduction Inventory theory (or more formally the mathematical theory of inventory and production) is the sub-specialty within operations research that is concerned with the design of production/inventory systems to minimize costs. It studies the decisions faced by firms and the military in connection with manufacturing‚ warehousing‚ supply chains‚ spare part allocation and so on; it provides the mathematical foundation for logistics. CURRENT SYSTEM1
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The Role of Inventory in the Supply Chain.’ $1.6 billion‚ it is an estimation of manufacturers’ and trade inventories in the United States in august 2012 (according to the US Department of Commerce). Inventory represents a significant part of company budgets. They are costly and can be risky‚ but the company spend a lot of money in inventories because they also provide some security for businesses. But what is exactly the role of inventory? Why it is required and what is its purpose
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