...Reporte de conclusión caso 1. ERP Helps Productivity at Northern Digital Inc. ------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCCIÓN El concepto de Sistemas de Gestión Empresarial, (Management Information System), se refiere al conjunto de aplicaciones que se utilizan en las empresas para realizar cada uno de los pasos de la administración de la misma, desde la producción, pasando por la logística, hasta la entrega del producto en el punto de venta. Este tipo de sistemas están basados en la premisa que puntualiza que cada eslabón de la cadena de valor puede ser llevado a cabo de la manera más eficaz con un sistema que integre todos los procesos empresariales. Para ello se ha desarrolladon softwares especializados, que permite gestionar bases de datos, planificación, procedimientos, toma de decisiones, y cada una de las funciones propias de una empresa y de sus empleados. Es indudable que el ambiente competitivo y global en el que se vive en el ámbito empresarial actualmente, requiere de promover los procesos y actividades de negocio que generan las ventajas competitivas de las compañías ante sus más fuertes competidores. Por esto, desde hace ya varios años, se ha dado mayor importancia a las Tecnologías de Información y su alineación con las estrategias del negocio para mejorar sus procesos clave de negocio. Prueba de ello, es el incremento tan sustancial de adquisiciones de aplicaciones empresariales tales como el ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)...
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...CHAPTER III PROBLEM CASE Questions: 1. For such a small company, why is an ERP better than SCM applications? 2. Identify the supply chain segments that the ERP supports, be specific. 3. Relate this case to Porter's value chain and to its competitive model (Chapter 14). Show the ERP's contribution. 4. Enter intuitivemfg.com and report on the capabilities of their ERP product. 5. Relate this case to business planning and strategy. Answer for Question 1 ERP covers the overall processes of the whole organization from front-office to back-office operations. It supports internal supply chain within an enterprise. SCM basically are processes involving bill of materials, manufacturing, inventory, warehousing, and logistics. It support just certain part of internal supply chain. In certain industries, such as manufacturing, freight forwarding, and logistics providers, SCM is a subset of ERP. Therefore, for small companies like NDI, it’s more efficient and effective to implement one system, namely ERP, instead of more SCM systems. Because if a small companies like NDI only implements SCM instead of ERP, they have to expand to another system such as HRM (Human Resources Management), FM (Financial Management), and PB (Planning and Budgeting), if the company’s demand of business process is exceeding the system that supports it. Furthermore, ERP software support several functionalities for SCM, and small companies like NDI could choose which functionalities they would like...
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...negocio de tal forma que estén integrados. Muchas empresas han buscado nuevas herramientas tecnológicas para poder optimizar los procesos operativos internos para así ahorrar costos y ser más eficientes, lo que tiene como consecuencia un mejor posicionamiento y la atracción o bien conservación de clientes. Sánchez (2009) En este sentido una herramienta útil son los ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), los cuales, de manera general permiten que toda la empresa gire sobre un mismo eje, proveen de un soporte sólido a las decisiones de la misma, integran y automatizan procesos, todos los segmentos de la empresa comparten los mismos datos y una correcta planeación de todos los recursos de acuerdo a cumplimiento de metas u objetivos. El presente caso de estudio nos muestra claramente cómo en cualquier tipo de empresas se genera valor al incorporar estas herramientas; para Northern Digital Inc., la falta de organización en la planeación y control de inventarios estaba provocando que las entregas a clientes no se cumplieran, y como consecuencia, creando falta de satisfacción por estos últimos; la implementación de un ERP les permitió subsanar todos los puntos y generar un crecimiento real en su producción, así como disminuir considerablemente los tiempos de entrega. Resumen de la investigación NDI se encontraba lejos de un nivel optimo de producción: los inventarios, se encontraban en una situación complicada donde en pocas...
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...Case Questions ERP Northern Digital Inc. 1. For a company so small, why is a better ERP SCM applications? A very fpequeña company that could be considered, you must always think about growing and being a leader. It's easier for an organization to adopt an SCM system when we already have the ERP system, ie use the ERP system as a framework for the insertion of a Supply Chain Management System (Supply Chain Management). So is not it better, I think that could be considered as a start. This integration would enable a reduction in expenses and a profit on customer service, for a SCM includes the management of transport and storage of raw materials, inventory and delivery of goods and / or services. At the same time, the proper administration of the Supply Chain aims to consider and prevent possible events that can be reached in the process bring about a product or service to a customer. SCM systems allow a convenient way to manage the various steps involved in this process, covering the performance of traditional ERP and adding new features. Identify supply chain segments that supports ERP (be specific). ERP systems usually begin with the creation of an order and shipment, including transport, delivery and billing process. "It's a very direct chain logistics to the sales stage, the functionality might include some aspects of planning and demand planning. You can track customer demand and generate a forecast. Based on these data is possible to optimize the supply chain delivery...
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...nformation Technology for Management Transforming Organizations in the Digital Economy International Student Version EFRAIM TURBAN, University of Hawaii at Manoa LINDA V O L O N I N O , Canisius College with contributions by: CAROL POLLARD, Appalachian State University . JANICE C. SIPIOR, Villanova University DOROTHY LEIDNER, Baylor University LINDA LAI, Macau Polytechnic University of China CHRISTY CHEUNG, Hong Kong Baptist University DEBORRAH CRISTOBAL, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines WILEY & Sons, Inc. CONTENTS 4 Networks and Collaboration as Business Solutions 112 I IT Supports Organizational Performance in Turbulent Business Environments 1 Toyota Scion's Innovative Advertising Strategies 2 1.1 Doing Business in the Digital Economy 4 1.2 Information Systems and Information Technology 11 1.3 Business Performance Management, Business Pressures, Organizational Responses, and IT Support 13 1.4 Strategy for Competitive Advantage and IT Support 18 1.5 Social Computing and Networking and Virtual Worlds 25 1.6 Why Should You Learn About Information Technology? 29 1.7 Plan of the Book 30 1.8 Managerial Issues 31 Minicase: NHS Hospitals Adopt Wireless 35 G Information Technologies: Concepts, Types, and IT Support 38 Mary Kay's IT Systems 39 2.1 Information Systems: Concepts and Definitions 41 2.2 Classification and Types of Information Systems 42 2.3 How IT Supports People 52 2.4 How IT Supports Supply Chains and...
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...Term Project Course: GM 591 Instructor: Dr. Charles W. Creamer Student: Evan T. Dickinson Submitted: December 11, 2010 INTRODUCTION STSCM Systems LLC, a public company with headquarters located in northern New Jersey, has been a leader in providing wireless data solutions since its formation in 1998. The company's primary focus is on delivering advanced wireless monitoring and control solutions for many industries with emphasis on refrigerated transport, railroad, and specialty freight. The company's current solutions are improving the efficiency and operations of refrigerated trailers, trucks, containers, railcars, general-purpose railcars, bulk-transport trailers, barges, generators, compressors, and oil-field equipment. STSCM's operations center, also located in northern New Jersey, manages wireless equipment deployed worldwide including North America, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. STSCM has become a successful leader in its marketplace by having developed the capability to define and specify solutions optimized for customers’ applications. The company provides vertically integrated technical resources including project management, engineering development, software, firmware, and hardware engineering and applications delivery using a highly qualified, experienced technical team. STSCM's solutions are flexible and adaptable for use by customers with information delivery accomplished using a variety of methods including internet, advanced...
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...of arithmetic or logical operations. Since a sequence of operations can be readily changed, the computer can solve more than one kind of problem. Conventionally, a computer consists of at least one processing element, typically a central processing unit (CPU) and some form of memory. The processing element carries out arithmetic and logic operations, and a sequencing and control unit that can change the order of operations based on stored information. Peripheral devices allow information to be retrieved from an external source, and the result of operations saved and retrieved. A TYPICAL COMPUTER SYSTEM: A typical digital computer consists of: a) A central processor unit (CPU) b) A memory c) Input/output (I/0) ports Functions of Computer The main and also basic the functions of a computer is to run programs. The programs they run can help to improve humans' everyday lives. But, there are four basic functions of a Computer. They are: 1. Input Function: You input data i.e. you provide data; a set of instructions. You input data through input devices which are keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc. 2. Processing Function: The computer processing unit manipulates the data which is done by the C.P.U 3. Output Function: After processing the data the computer displays the result, it gives an output. Output devices are the monitor, in the case of visual output, speakers, in the case of audio output, printers, etc 4. Storage Function: You can save...
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...Integrating ERP, CRM, Supply Chain Management, and Smart Materials Dimitris N. Chorafas AUERBACH Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Chorafas, Dimitris N. Integrating ERP, CRM, supply chain management, and smart materials / Dimitris N. Chorafas. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-8493-1076-8 (alk. paper) 1. Business logistics. 2. Customer relations. I. Title. HD38.5 .C44 2001 658.5—dc21 2001022227 This book contains information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources. Reprinted material is quoted with permission, and sources are indicated. A wide variety of references are listed. Reasonable efforts have been made to publish reliable data and information, but the author and the publisher cannot assume responsibility for the validity of all materials or for the consequences of their use. Neither this book nor any part may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming, and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without prior permission in writing from the publisher. The consent of CRC Press LLC does not extend to copying for general distribution, for promotion, for creating new works, or for resale. Specific permission must be obtained in writing from CRC Press LLC for such copying. Direct all inquiries to CRC Press LLC, 2000 N.W. Corporate Blvd., Boca Raton, Florida 33431. Trademark Notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks...
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...Athens Information Technology Master in Management of Business, Innovation & Technology (MBIT) Management Information Systems E-Health in Greece compared to EU/US and the impact of Big Data in healthcare Prepared by: Athina Klaoudatou Christos Panagiotou Abstract The aim of this report is to describe the eHealth market. The focus is the Greek business landscape, current trends in the market, industry growth, drivers, and restraints, the technologies and the players in various aspects of the field. Data are presented about the evolution of the market and there are descriptions of what Greek companies offer. Moreover implementation measures are presented, along with progress achieved with respect to national and regional eHealth solutions in EU and EEA Member States. Table of Contents 1. The National Health System 1 1.1. Organizational structure 1 1.2. Some facts & figures 1 2. What is eHealth, definitions, areas of application, benefits 5 2.1. What is eHealth 5 2.2. Forms of eHealth 5 2.3. Benefits of eHealth 6 3. eHealth framework in European Union countries 7 3.1. eHealth Action Plan 2012 - 2020 7 3.2. eHealth in the European Countries 8 4. Application of eHealth practices 10 4.1. Electronic Health records (EHR) 10 4.1.1. Examples of current EHR use 10 4.1.2. Electronic Health Record in Greece 12 4.1.3. Summing up 14 4.2. Interoperability 15 4.2.1. Defining Interoperability in Healthcare Systems 15 4.2...
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...WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE What Works Case Study WHAT WORKS: AKASHGANGA'S IT TOOLS FOR THE INDIAN DAIRY INDUSTRY Using IT to increase efficiency in rural dairy cooperatives AJAY SHARMA AKHILESH YADAV August 2003 SUPPORT FOR THIS DIGITAL DIVIDEND “WHAT WORKS” CASE STUDY PROVIDED BY: THE MICROENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID), THROUGH THE SEEP NETWORK'S PRACTITIONER LEARNING PROGRAM THE DIGITAL DIVIDEND “WHAT WORKS” CASE STUDY SERIES IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH SUPPORT FROM: THE INFORMATION FOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (INFODEV) MICROSOFT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BUSINESS SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA KENAN-FLAGLER BUSINESS SCHOOL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY India has quadrupled its milk output in forty years, becoming the world’s largest milk-producing nation, with a gross output of 84.6 million tons in 2001. It has achieved this on the strength of a producer-owned and professionally-managed cooperative system, despite the fact that a majority of dairy farmers are illiterate or semi-literate and run small, marginal operations; for many dairy farmers, selling milk is their sole source of income. More than ten million dairy farmers belong to 96,000 local dairy cooperatives, which sell their product to one of 170 milk producers’ cooperative unions which, in turn, are supported by fifteen state cooperative milk marketing federations. Despite this achievement, India’s...
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...3 Global challenges, need for R&I and economic dimensions of Digital Technology AUTUMN 2013 Copyright © ARTEMIS Industry Association & ITEA Office Association Permission to reproduce any text from this publication for non-commercial purposes is granted, provided that the source is credited. First edition, autumn 2013 www.artemis-ia.eu & www.itea2.org ISBN: 978-90-817213-2-5 5 Preamble This updated document1 is the joint result of the industry represented in the ARTEMIS Industry Association and ITEA and expresses the common industry ambition. Its creation was initiated by the ARTEMIS ITEA Cooperation Committee (AICC). The main goal of this update of the ITEA-ARTEMIS high-level vision 2030, version 2012 is to add a quantitative description of the impact of software innovation on revenues and labour. There are also other aspects of the impact of software innovation, like eco-systems, community building and standardisation. However these are not the focus of this year’s update. Disclaimer The trends and predictions presented in this document are based on publicly available sources. We rely on these sources, without independent verification of the information presented. The nature of this document is for a large part rather a compilation of existing material, than a reinvention of insights. The statements made by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants are based on assumptions held to be accurate on the basis of the information available. However, Roland Berger Strategy...
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...CORE CONCEPTS OF Accounting Information Systems Twelfth Edition Mark G. Simkin, Ph.D. Professor Department of Accounting and Information Systems University of Nevada Jacob M. Rose, Ph.D. Professor Department of Accounting and Finance University of New Hampshire Carolyn Strand Norman, Ph.D., CPA Professor Department of Accounting Virginia Commonwealth University JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. VICE PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER SENIOR ACQUISITIONS EDITOR PROJECT EDITOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR SENIOR EDITORIAL ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER PRODUCTION EDITOR MARKETING MANAGER CREATIVE DIRECTOR SENIOR DESIGNER PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES SENIOR ILLUSTRATION EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR MEDIA EDITOR COVER PHOTO George Hoffman Michael McDonald Brian Kamins Sarah Vernon Jacqueline Kepping Dorothy Sinclair Erin Bascom Karolina Zarychta Harry Nolan Wendy Lai Laserwords Maine Anna Melhorn Elle Wagner Greg Chaput Maciej Frolow/Brand X/Getty Images, Inc. This book was set in 10/12pt Garamond by Laserwords Private Limited, and printed and bound by RR Donnelley/Jefferson City. The cover was printed by RR Donnelley/Jefferson City. This book is printed on acid free paper. Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has been a valued source of knowledge and understanding for more than 200 years, helping people around the world meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. Our company is built on a foundation of principles that include responsibility to the...
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...Chamber of Commerce (B): Cleaning Up an Information Systems Debacle CASE STUDY II-1 Vendor-Managed Inventory at NIBCO CASE STUDY II-2 Real-Time Business Intelligence at Continental Airlines CASE STUDY II-3 Norfolk Southern Railway: The Business Intelligence Journey CASE STUDY II-4 Mining Data to Increase State Tax Revenues in California CASE STUDY II-5 The Cliptomania™ Web Store: An E-Tailing Start-up Survival Story CASE STUDY II-6 Rock Island Chocolate Company, Inc.: Building a Social Networking Strategy CASE STUDY III-1 Managing a Systems Development Project at Consumer and Industrial Products, Inc. CASE STUDY III-2 A Make-or-Buy Decision at Baxter Manufacturing Company CASE STUDY III-3 ERP Purchase Decision at Benton Manufacturing Company, Inc. CASE STUDY III-4 The Kuali Financial System: An Open-Source Project CASE STUDY III-5 NIBCO’s “Big Bang”: An SAP Implementation CASE STUDY III-6 BAT Taiwan: Implementing SAP for a Strategic Transition CASE STUDY III-7 A Troubled Project at Modern Materials, Inc. CASE STUDY III-8 Purchasing and Implementing a Student Management System at Jefferson County School System CASE STUDY IV-1...
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...Developing a Rural Market e-hub The case study of e-Choupal experience of ITC B. Bowonder, Vinay Gupta and Amit Singh Abstract ICT has potential to make significant inroads in a traditional agrarian economy like India. Indian agro-sector has been exploiting the benefits to ICT. Innovative ICT application platforms are being created by private sector players in conjunction with local farmers. One such private initiative has been by ITC Ltd in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It has helped the farmers in many ways, such as developing of local leadership, shared ownership of the assets created in this initiative, access to the latest knowledge for the agro-sector, sustainable income levels and skill development for productivity improvement. This initiative from ITC[1] has become a benchmark today in the ICT initiatives in agro-sector. Several best practices can be learned from this initiative, namely: § ease of replicability and scalability § customization to meet the specific local needs and § organizational commitment. The success of e-choupal has heralded a new era in the Indian agro-sector. The work needs to be carried forward and replicated in the other untapped areas. Creating business channels that can create a win-win situation both business and farming community has enormous economies of scope. Once a channel is created it could be used for many products and services as shown in this case study. The main reasons for the success of the platform have been the involvement of...
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...Developing a Rural Market e-hub The case study of e-Choupal experience of ITC B. Bowonder, Vinay Gupta and Amit Singh Abstract ICT has potential to make significant inroads in a traditional agrarian economy like India. Indian agro-sector has been exploiting the benefits to ICT. Innovative ICT application platforms are being created by private sector players in conjunction with local farmers. One such private initiative has been by ITC Ltd in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It has helped the farmers in many ways, such as developing of local leadership, shared ownership of the assets created in this initiative, access to the latest knowledge for the agro-sector, sustainable income levels and skill development for productivity improvement. This initiative from ITC[1] has become a benchmark today in the ICT initiatives in agro-sector. Several best practices can be learned from this initiative, namely: § ease of replicability and scalability § customization to meet the specific local needs and § organizational commitment. The success of e-choupal has heralded a new era in the Indian agro-sector. The work needs to be carried forward and replicated in the other untapped areas. Creating business channels that can create a win-win situation both business and farming community has enormous economies of scope. Once a channel is created it could be used for many products and services as shown in this case study. The main reasons for the success of the platform have been the involvement of...
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