Management Information Systems Cases Gerald V. Post Copyright © 2012 by Gerald V. Post Management Information Systems Cases ............................................................................. 1 Introduction to Case Studies ................................................................................................. 1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 1 Amazon.com ......
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Case Summary: UPS 1. What are the inputs‚ processing and outputs of UPS’s package tracking system? The inputs are all of the raw data collected by UPS from its day to day operations from the basic information of the package and address to the points of data collected during the delivery process‚ i.e. travel time or fuel spent. The processing is UPS converting this data into easily accessible information and discovering relevant business trends. The outputs stage is transferring the information
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SWOT Strengths:- The main strength of the firework industry is that the raw material used in making fireworks is easily available and the fireworks can be made at low cost. China is the main manufacture of the firework industry and majority is coming from Liuyang. The demand of fireworks increased to a large extent which results into high production of fireworks. Liuyang made 13 different types with 3000 varieties of firework and historically firecrackers made 90% of the total production and sales
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1. According to the case‚ what types of technologies are being used in IBM’s global network? * The technologies that the IBM’s global network uses a very wide network connection such as GIS technology that can handle a very large of information and can coordinate many functions‚ can work works across national borders. Can Stores‚ manipulates‚ and transmits data across cultural and geographic boundaries‚ and can easily communicate into other countries. 2. How has this GIS streamlined operation
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name) (surname‚ full name) MIS Adviser October 27‚ 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Abstract 3 II. Introduction 2.1 Background of the Study 4 2.2 Significance of the Study 5 2.3 Problem Definition 6 2.4 Objectives of the Study 7 2.5 Scope and Constrains 8 III. Appendixes 3.1 Individual Resume 9 3.2 Documentation 16 3.3 Examination Permits ABSTRACT The primary purpose of this study is to improve and develop the transaction
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effective information system is a complex task and several techniques have been developed to manage organization and build information system. Management Information System goal is to enable managers to make better decisions providing quality information. MIS can be the foundation of a business but it can also be expensive. It is important that the information system should be designed and organized to match the needs of the firm. A Chemical Industry comprises the companies that produce industrial chemicals
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Case 3 Ten Guidelines for Strategic MIS Planning Robert V. Head‚ a consultant on MIS planning‚ provided ten guidelines to help MIS executives who are on the threshold of experimenting with strategic MIS planning: 1. Make provisions in the systems plan for taking small steps rapidly. “Don’t have a plan with goals extending so far into the future that there is no way of tracking it.” 2. Develop alternative plans when significant contradictory trends are discerned in business objectives or technology
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1. What are the difference between travel agents‚ such as Orbitz‚ and travel searcgh engines suxh as Mobissimo? * Then there are the base differences around business model - OTA’s are retailers that charge cards and supply services. OTA (the retailer) owes their livelihood to the punter‚ to the customer. The person they get their money from is the consumer making a booking. OTAs build loyalty through deal hunting‚ sales‚ customer service‚ customer contact and building unique product. Meta-search
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1. What are the inputs‚ processing and output of USP’s package tarcking system? USP’s main input includes scannable-bar coded label attached to a package that has the detailed information about the sender‚ destintaion and when the package should arrive. Customers can download and print their own labels using special software provided by UPS or by accessing the UPS website. As for the processing‚ before the package is even picked up‚ the data from the scannable bar coded label is transmitted
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Section - F MDCM Inc. Case Study Solution Submitted to Prof. Ashwani Kumar By Section – F‚ Group – 3‚ Subgroup-2 Avin Piparsania Vamshidhar Pasikanti PGP27347 PGP27390 Vikas Siddheshwar Vinay Karodia PGP27392 PGP27393 On 24th Mar 2012 1|Page IIM Lucknow Management Information Systems Term III Group – 3‚ Subgroup-2 Section - F MDCM Inc. (A): IT Strategy Synchronization You are a member of the MDCM executive team. Use the information given in this case to help solve this management
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