Problem: It is believed that the competitive edge of leading retailers, such as Wal-Mart, expands beyond the technologies they use. A part of their success depends on the management strategies they employ.
- Do you agree with this statement? Why?
- What is the possibility of these companies maintaining their competitive edge forever? If they want to maintain it, what will they be required to do?
Analyze the situation under the current business plateau.
Information Systems for Small Scale Companies
Assume that you have established a small manufacturing unit to manufacture five distinct products in the electronics industry. The products are sold only over the Internet directly to the end users. The raw material is purchased from several vendors. You have employed a single digit team of employees to manage the operations of the organization.
Discussion Question:
Q1. What type of information systems will be necessary and useful for your company?
Q2. Ultimately, which information systems will you develop and deploy? Why?
Q3. If you use all the required information systems in an appropriate manner, what will be the impact of your efforts on your business?
(Please do not limit your answer to just financial outcomes.)