Computer Science 1032A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Production Planning, Business Process, Management System

• School: Western University
• Department: Computer Science
• Course: Computer Science 1032A/B
• Professor: Louis Magguilli

Document Summary

Calculation systems: the purpose was to relieve workers of tedious, repetitive calculations. Facilitated to work of a single department or business function. Cross-functional systems: where many departments coordinate their activities together. Interorganizational systems: most commonly known as e-commerce and supply chain management systems. By introducing new products or services or enhancing current products or services: business processes, organizations use technology to help lock in customers, reduce costs, and create entry barriers for competitors in the market. Making the primary and support activities more productive than those of competitors. Increased productivity realized when business processes become more effective and more efficient. True for commercial companies, non-profit organizations and government. Reorganized porter value chain model shows the scope and purposes of different types of information systems within the organization. Primary activities: relate directly to organization"s customers and products, marketing and sales. Inbound logistics: operations and manufacturing, outbound logistics. Facilitated by support activities: human resource, accounting and infrastructure, procurement, technology activities.