Informaton Systems Rev1
#14 Information Systems
Information Systems are vital for companies to interpret and analyze data. This data is extracted and used to make strategic managerial decisions (Britannica 2014). The dynamic of the home improvement industry particularly overseas is constantly changing and Acme Mexico will depend greatly on these systems and employees to gather consumer and market information to plan operations and align them toward company goals in this global venture. With various types of products, staying abreast of all supplies and sales will require a detailed information system. Acme Mexico should use their standard information system processes from North America in the implementation of their store in Mexico. It might have to be modified slightly in regards to what information is needed but the systems and software can be the same to enable compatibility among all systems and maintain standardization of requirements throughout the corporation. This will also minimize the amount of research and investment needed to implement those systems as the company will already have experts from within that can train employees in Mexico how to operate and interpret data if necessary. Having standardized systems should be one of Acme Mexico’s overall strategies to create processes that will enable them to receive only the information necessary to accomplish their goals. Meaning, why have 100 reports on various subjects when all they need is 10 to make a managerial decision. This mind set reduces costs and eliminates unnecessary reports. Also, having specific metrics in place to guide the scope of the data is important. If the milestone is to account for the shipment of 500 wood frames, then the data systems can be set up to report only up to when that quota is reached.
Acme Mexico will depend greatly on their ability to extract this data to ensure efficient production at each of their sites. This data can be used to give local production and supply centers an
Information Systems are vital for companies to interpret and analyze data. This data is extracted and used to make strategic managerial decisions (Britannica 2014). The dynamic of the home improvement industry particularly overseas is constantly changing and Acme Mexico will depend greatly on these systems and employees to gather consumer and market information to plan operations and align them toward company goals in this global venture. With various types of products, staying abreast of all supplies and sales will require a detailed information system. Acme Mexico should use their standard information system processes from North America in the implementation of their store in Mexico. It might have to be modified slightly in regards to what information is needed but the systems and software can be the same to enable compatibility among all systems and maintain standardization of requirements throughout the corporation. This will also minimize the amount of research and investment needed to implement those systems as the company will already have experts from within that can train employees in Mexico how to operate and interpret data if necessary. Having standardized systems should be one of Acme Mexico’s overall strategies to create processes that will enable them to receive only the information necessary to accomplish their goals. Meaning, why have 100 reports on various subjects when all they need is 10 to make a managerial decision. This mind set reduces costs and eliminates unnecessary reports. Also, having specific metrics in place to guide the scope of the data is important. If the milestone is to account for the shipment of 500 wood frames, then the data systems can be set up to report only up to when that quota is reached.
Acme Mexico will depend greatly on their ability to extract this data to ensure efficient production at each of their sites. This data can be used to give local production and supply centers an