...Looking at the use of Jobber Management Software at Passage Auto Parts Ltd Leah Swaine Busi 2255- 01 0535895 Randall Fisher Due: November 22, 2011 Table of Contents Introduction 3 The industry 3 The Organization 4 The Software package 6 The Inventory Order Module 10 Conclusion 12 Works Cited 13 Introduction I currently work for Passage Auto Parts Ltd, a family owned aftermarket parts distribution business. The company is owned by my father John Swaine, operated my sister Johnna Swaine and myself, Leah Swaine. Throughout this research paper I will be discussing the automotive aftermarket industry in Canada, the specific details of Passage Auto Parts Ltd, and the Jobber Management System (JMS) that the organization currently uses to capture information and conduct daily business activities. I will be touching on the main functions of this software including: strengths, weaknesses, and overall effectiveness in terms of cost and information provided to the organization. I will be elaborating on the inventory order module of JMS, and how the order process is completed within the organization. Many of the areas discussed in the paper will come from my experience within the business, having worked there since it’s beginning, in November of 2005. The Industry Passage Auto Parts Ltd is a member of...
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...February 10, 2011 Management Information System Interactive session: Organizations 1. Describe Johnny’s business model and business strategy. What challenges does Johnny’s Lunch face as it begins its expansions? Johnny’s Lunch is restaurant with a distinctive atmosphere, top-notch service, serving well and excellent quality cheap food. Johnny acquired respect and success throughout the years in Jamestown, New York. Johnny wants to increase and expand its name all over the country. Johnny’s Lunch face many challenges as it begins its expansions, such as retain restaurant’s small-town, local flavor as franchises proliferate across the country, and sustain the growth during a weak economy. 2. What systems has the company used or planned to use to overcome these challenges? What types of system are they? What role will each play in helping Johnny’s Lunch overcome these challenges? To overcome these challenges, Johnny’s Lunch uses some systems from state-of-the-art technology, such as point of sales (POS) system and inventory management system. Likewise, Johnny’s Lunch is using a Smart site solution from Pitney Bowes MapInfo. A POS system can captures sales transaction data from anywhere, helps monitor inventory, control wastes, adhere to government regulations, and some other advantages. The Smart Site Solution helped Johnny’s Lunch to see it level of competition, characteristics of prospective franchise location, and around 4,500 locations through the...
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...Johnny’s Lunch face many challenges as it begins its expansions, such as retain restaurant’s small-town, local flavor as franchises proliferate across the country, and sustain the growth during a weak economy. 2. What systems has the company used or planned to use to overcome these challenges? What types of systems are they? What role will each play in helping Johnny’s Lunch overcome these challenges? To overcome these challenges, Johnny’s Lunch uses some systems from state-of-the-art technology, such as point of sales (POS) system and inventory management system. Likewise, Johnny’s Lunch is using a Smart site solution from Pitney Bowes MapInfo. A POS system can captures sales transaction data from anywhere, helps monitor inventory, control wastes, adhere to government regulations, and some other advantages. The Smart Site Solution helped Johnny’s Lunch to see it level of competition, characteristics of prospective franchise location, and around 4,500 locations through the country where Johnny’s Lunch could be successful. 3. What other kinds of systems described in this chapter might help Johnny’s Lunch as it expands? The Supply chain management (SCM) system would help Johnny’s lunch to manage relationship with its suppliers. This system helps suppliers, purchasing firms and distributors to share information about orders. This will facilitate Johnny’s lunch to purchase with a lowest cost and get it delivered with the least amount...
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...APPLICATION FORM JAPANESE GOVERNMENT（MONBUKAGAKUSHO:MEXT)SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2015 日本政府（文部科学省）奨学金留学生申請書 Undergraduate Students （学部留学生） INSTRUCTIONS（記入上の注意） １．The application should be typed if possible, or neatly handwritten in block letters.（明瞭に記入すること｡） ２．Numbers should be in Arabic numerals.（数字は算用数字を用いること｡） ３．Year should be written using the Anno Domini system. （年号はすべて西暦とすること｡) ４．Proper nouns should be written in full, and not abbreviated. （固有名詞をすべて正式な名称とし、一切省略しないこと｡) ※ Personal data entered in this application will only be used for scholarship selection purposes, and contact information such as E-mail addresses will only be used for building networks after the student returns home and for sending information by the Japanese Government when necessary. （本申請書に記載された個人情報については、本奨学金の選考のために使用するほかは、特にE-mail アドレス等の連絡先については、帰国後における関係者のネットワークを作ること、及び必要に応じ日本政府より各種情報を送信する以外には使用しない。） １．Name in full, in your native language (Sex) （姓名（自国語）） □Male（男） (Family name/Surname) (First name) (Middle name) □Female（女） In Roman capital letters (Marital Status) （ローマ字） (Family name/Surname) (First name) (Middle name) □Single（未婚） ※Write your name exactly as it appears in your passport. （綴りはパスポートの表記と同一にすること） □Married(既婚) ２-1．Nationality（国籍） ２-2．Possession of Japanese nationality □Yes, I have （はい） （日本国籍を有する者） □No, I don’t have（いいえ） ...
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...We know that the (national income) multiplier (K) is greater than 1, and that it can be computed from two different formulae; K = ΔY / ΔA K = 1 / [1 – z] How did we arrive at this result? We know that AE = C + I + G + NX The right hand side (RHS) can be rewritten to reflect the assumptions regarding autonomous and induced spending. AE = c0 + cYD + I + G + X – mY We also know that YD = (1-t)Y So AE = c0 + c(1-t)Y + I + G + X – mY = c0 + I + G + X + c(1-t)Y – mY Equilibrium means that AE = Y So we have Y = c0 + I + G + X + c(1-t)Y – mY By moving all the terms with national income (Y) to the LHS, we have Y[ 1 - c(1-t) + m ] = c0 + I + G + X Denoting the RHS (the sum of the autonomous components) with the symbol A, we have Y = 1 / [1 - c (1-t) + m]* A which gives us the equilibrium level of national income, but can also be expressed as changes: ΔY = 1 / [1 - c (1-t) + m]* ΔA The expression { 1 / [1 - c (1-t) + m] } is the multiplier (K). Dividing both sides of the above equation by ΔA ECON 1002 Feb 2013 We have ΔY / ΔA = 1 / [1 - c (1-t) + m] which gives us our first formula for K. What about the second formula? What is z? It is the marginal propensity to spend out of national income, which include the propensity to consume and the propensity to import. As we saw above, consumption spending comes out of disposable income, and therefore, the propensity to consume out of national income is c(1-t). We also assumed that imports represent a leakage from the circular flow, therefore...
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... | |Course Title |Advanced Information and Management System | |Degree/Program |Master of Management/Master in Business Administration | |Course Description |The information systems function in an organization has a broad responsibility to plan, develop or acquire, implement, and manage an infrastructure of information technology (computers and | | |communications), data (both internal and external), and enterprise-wide information processing systems. It has the responsibility to track new information technology and assist in incorporating | | |it into organization’s strategy, planning, and practices. The activity of developing or acquiring information technology/information systems applications for organizational and | | |inter-organizational processes involves projects...
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...identity business issues is Motorola mobility, which is now a subsidiary of Lenovo which was just recently purchased from Google. Motorola Inc. split into two separate companies back in 2011. They manufacture smartphones and mobile devices that run on the Android operating system. Since it conception in 2011, it has gone through a lot of change, obviously the two biggest changes are being sold to Google and more recently Lenovo. Some major issues the company has is it’s slow to market performance. The areas discussed will focus in on how Motorola could learn from other companies and the different processes of Managing an organization in order to produce products in a timely manner Changes in Technology The first major change was Google’s purchase of the company. This obviously had a major effect on the upper management and how Google is going to integrate its management with the existing management. In addition, Google was faced with how to overcome the software issues with the Android operating system; however, since they recently sold that business off to Lenovo and kept the patent, they will pass that issue on. Lenovo will have to rely on the existing management and technical staff along its management and staff, which can cause some difficulties due to the difference in culture between the two companies. It is important to have a strong CIO to manage all of these different changes and determine if the existing technology is in line with the best interest of the business...
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...1) There are five steps involved in an ethical analysis. The first is identifying and clearly describing the facts, which will be used to help define the solution. Second, you must define the conflict and identify the higher-order values involved. This is because the parties usually claim during a dispute they are all pursuing higher values. Third, stakeholders should be identified so you can figure out what they want, which might also be used later when figuring out a solution. Fourth, you must identify the options that you can reasonably take, even though this may not satisfy all the stakeholders. Finally, you must identify the potential consequences of your actions. This would include looking at the consequences from various points of views. There are also six ethical principles that can be used to help. One principle is called the Golden Rule, which is to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Another principle is Descartes’ Rule of Change. This principle states that if an action cannot be taken repeatedly, it is not right to take at all. Another principle would be the Risk Aversion Principle. This one says you should take the action that produces the least harm or least potential cost. There is also Immanuel Kant’s Categorical Imperative, which first has you evaluate the action. If the action is not right for everyone to take, then it is not the right one to take at all. Another principle would be the Utilitarian Principle, which says that one should do the action...
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...Project management skills are an important aspect for anyone seeking to get into the management field. Many employers are looking for these skills in their candidates because most of the work is managed by using some type of process to make sure the project is incorporated into the company correctly. One aspect is to manage a project using known methodologies taught during this course but the other component is about learning to integrate personal morals and standards when necessary in making decisions. The course Info Systems Capstone (ISM 491a) challenged me to think critically about managing a project from beginning to end and how to make decisions based on morals and personal influences. I will explain the things I was taught during my journey through this course, and how it has influenced my feelings, knowledge, actions, and Biblical views of the way I live my own life....
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...opportunities k. Perform Notaries in-store l. Office and mailing supplies m. Passport and ID photo services n. Computer services o. Fax services 6. Mailbox Services p. Offer actual street address mailbox versus PO Boxes 2) See page 2 Info. Collected | How | When | Where | Shared To | Package needs to be delivered | Customer prints out label from internet or UPS tracking system at work. Inputs information such as address, name, location, weight of package. Given tracking info. | Tracking label is printed, UPS notified | UPS notified via website, automatically updates tracking information | Tracking information is shared with UPS centralized package-tracking system in New Jersey | Package to be picked up | UPS notified from centralized packing location that package is ready for pickup from location | UPS notified of package after label is printed | UPS notified via WAN connection to centralized package-tracking servers | UPS drivers handheld units via cellular WiFi technologies | Package picked up | UPS driver notified via handhelds of location to pick up package. Driver scans in package with handheld | Driver scans package label on pickup, automatically updates tracking info | Package tracking information routed to centralized tracking servers | Data shared with tracking servers via WiFi, then...
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...Pittsburgh Headquarters 105 Bradford Road Suite 400 Wexford, PA 15090 724.934.9000 724.935.6825 Fax info@SRIRegistrar.com www.SRIRegistrar.com Six Sigma, ISO 9001 and Baldrige Many organizations ask “How Do these programs, processes and standards support each other?” These initiatives are not mutually exclusive, in fact, understanding and applying all, some or part can greatly improve your business performance. The following is an overview of how they work together. What is Six Sigma? Six Sigma is a statistically-based process that strengthens organizational capacity for ongoing process improvement. “Six Sigma” or “six standards of deviation” aims to reduce defects to a rate of 3.4 defects per million defect opportunities by identifying and eliminating causes of variation in business processes. In defining defects or errors, Six Sigma focuses on developing a clear understanding of customer requirements and is therefore very customer focused. The DMAIC Methodology. The Six Sigma process is based on a concept called DMAIC: • Define – clearly identify the problem, the requirements of the project and objectives of the project • Measure – to fully understand the current performance • Analyze – the measurements collected to determine and validate the root cause(s) • Improve – developing ideas to remove the root causes of variation and implement the solutions • Control – to establish standard measures to maintain performance and to correct problems as needed Motorola invented this...
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...Program Overview Who Succeeds Career Paths Co-op Opportunities Resources/Links Management Information Systems (MIS) Program Overview Management Information Systems is the merging of the business world with the need for technology to succeed. While technology continues to advance and change, it is only useful in business when developed in the context of how it will be utilized. It does a company no good to bring in the latest software or create new systems if they do not increase productivity and efficiency. This is where the MIS professional comes in. Working closely with people in all aspects of a business, the MIS team will work to create a process that is right for the company’s needs now and in the future. Unlike some technology-focused careers, MIS is a people-centered role and professionals must understand not only the technology that they work with the how to strategically help the people that they work with. Who Succeeds? MIS professionals have a variety of skills and abilities, including: * Proficiency in oral and written communication * The ability to work well as a member of a team * An ability to work with a diverse “clientele” within the organization * Good interpersonal skills * Flexibility * Strong technical skills and the willingness to learn new technologies * Management skills * Strong analytical skills Career Paths MIS does not have a linear career path like other areas of business. Rather...
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...Chapter 1: Introduction to Accounting Information Systems Business Processes and Accounting Information Systems • Business Process: sequence of activities performed by a business for acquiring, producing, and selling goods and services o Used by accountants and others • Transaction Cycles: group related events that typically occur in a particular sequence o Acquisition (purchasing) cycle = purchasing and paying for goods or services o Conversion cycle = transforming resources acquired into goods and services o Revenue cycle = providing goods or services to customers and collecting cash • Management Information System (MIS): system that captures data about an organization, stores and maintains the data, and provides meaningful info for management • Accounting Information System (AIS) is a subset of an MIS • Data captured by the MIS are aggregated, summarized, and organized to produce information that helps an organization monitor and control business processes Scope of an Accounting Information System • AIS provides accounting and financial information, and other information obtained in the routine processing of accounting transactions • It tracks info about sales order, sales in units and dollars, cash collections, etc. • Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP): business management system that integrates all aspects of a firm’s business process Uses of AIS • Producing External Reports ...
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...Jet Transport Systems AS 411 FMS Paper Jooney Jung, November 20, 2014 Throughout history humans have been traveling from one place to another. Whether it was for exploration, transportation, or vacation; the ways of travel has always been quickly advancing with technology. While cars, trains and boats have played an important role, the invention of flight has revolutionized the world of transportation. One of the most significant factor to be successful in flying is air navigation. This includes proper flight planning, being able to read the flight instruments to allow the pilot to fly from one destination to another without getting lost, breaking laws, and keeping everybody on board safe. During the beginning age of flights, “the pilots solely used their own senses to guide them, giving rise to the phrase ‘flying by the seat of your own pants’” (RAAF Museum, 2014). In 1929, James Doolittle proved the feasibility of instrument guided flying when he took off and landed entirely on instruments (info please, 2014). Early navigating consisted of a set of six essential flight instruments which includes: altimeter, airspeed indicator, turn and bank indicator, vertical speed indicator, artificial horizon, directional gyro/ heading indicator. In 1937 the British Royal Air Force chose this set of sex essential flight instruments which would remain the standard panel for the next 20 years (Flight Global, 2014). It was not until the late 1970’s where Honeywell pursued a new mission...
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...would need to create new products and service that are demanded. The overall plan for the business was to have an entrepreneurial-based approach, which would include technology and the Internet for its product selection. WNZ wanted to add on a technological aspect to its business to widen its client base and increase their business opportunities. Their new mission has progressed over the years and has become to ride the emerging Internet wave. b. What would be the most important secondary driver/focus for WNZ? The secondary driver of WNZ Media would be customer intimacy due to WNZ crave in wanted to have better customer care and satisfaction of their products and services. This will allow their customer to accept the new web based system and purchase items and services through this new technology. c. Complete the table below (note: provide at least 8 examples): Key Operations-level (i.e. day-to-day) Business Activities/Transactions | Associated...
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