Mis Project
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MIchigan Supply Inc.
Information Systems Initial Plan for Year 2005-20008
CONTEXT
MIchigan Supply Inc. (MIS Inc.) is a privately-held automotive parts supplier of a variety of products such as electronics, solenoids, wiring and fuel components. The company is currently located in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
INITIAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS
MIS is currently separated into 5 departments: Manufacturing and Production with engineers, machine workers and production managers; Finance and Accounting with accounts; Human Resources with human resources staff; Sales and Marketing with salespeople, sales managers, customer service representatives; and Upper Management with secretaries and executives.
Required systems and job Functions
Each department has its required systems and different job functions which as listed below:
o Manufacturing and Production information systems
§ Machine control system to control the actions of machines and equipment
§ Production planning system to decide when and how many products should be produced
§ Facilities location system to decide where to locate new production facilities
§ Graphic system for engineers to design or improve products
o Finance and Accounting information systems
§ Accounts receivable system to track money owed the firm
§ Budgeting system to prepare short-term budgets
§ Profit planning system to plan long-term profits
o Human Resources information systems
§ Training and development system to track employee training, skills, and performance appraisals
§ Compensation analysis system to monitors the range and distribution of employee wages, salaries, and benefits
§ Human resources planning system to plan the long-term labor force needs of the organization
o Sales and Marketing information systems
§ Order processing system to enter,...
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