Chapter 9
Transaction Processing,
Functional Applications &
Integration
Information Technology For Management 6th Edition
Turban, Leidner, McLean, Wetherbe
Based on lecture slides by L. Beaubien, Providence College
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Functional Areas in a Business
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Functional Information Systems
Functional Information System supports one functional
area within a company by increasing its internal
effectiveness and efficiency.
Flow of work and information between departments might
suffer.
Characteristics:
Composed of smaller systems
Integrated or independent
Interfacing
Supportive of different levels
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Transaction Processing Information
Systems
Enable core operations of an organization
Business transactions that support mission-critical activities
TPS monitors, collects, stores, processes, and
disseminates information for all core routine business
transactions
Typically involves high amount of data, and transactions
rates, regular basis, high level of detail, high integrity and
security concerns,...
Batch processing (processing once per time interval) vs.
online processing (as soon as transaction occurs)
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TPS Online Transaction Processing Systems
With OLTP and Web technologies such as an extranet,
suppliers can look at the firms inventory level or production
schedule in real time. The suppliers themselves, in
partnership with their customers, can then assume
responsibility for inventory management and ordering.
Interactive Internet TPS expands OLTP to provide
enhanced real time transaction processing over the
Internet or intranets. Multi-store chains can access a
centralized computer system no longer requiring in-store
processors.
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TPS Managing Production/Operations & Logistics
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TPS Managing Production/Operations &
Logistics
Theproductionandoperationsmanagement(POM)functionin
anorganizationisresponsiblefortheprocessesthattransform
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alsodiffersconsiderablyamongorganizations(hospitalvs
production).
A few of the IT supported POM areas are:
In-house logistics and materials management
Planning production/operations
Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM)
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TPS In-House Logistics & Materials Management
Logisticsmanagementdealswithordering,purchasing,inbound
logistics(receiving),andoutboundlogistics(shipping)activities.
Theselogisticalactivitiescrossseveralprimaryandsecondary
activitiesonthevaluechain.
Inventory management determines how much inventory to keep.
Overstocking can be expensive; so are understock conditions.
Just-in-Time Systems is an approach that attempts to minimize
waste of all kinds (space, labor, materials, energy, etc.) and to
continuously improve processes and systems. The JIT concept is
used in mass customization and build-to-order environments.
Project Management. A project is usually a one-time effort
composed of many interrelated activities, costing a substantial
amount of money, and lasting for weeks or years. Software tools
such as: program evaluation and review technique (PERT) and the
critical path method (CPM) are used to manage milestones,
resources, costs, etc.
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TPS Marketing and Sales - Customer Relations
Itisessentialforcompaniestoknowwhotheircustomersareandtotreat
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customization,andcustomerserviceareanecessityformostorganization.
Customer Profiles and Preference Analysis. Sophisticated information systems are
being developed to collect data on existing and potential customers, their demographics
(age, gender, income level), and preferences.
Prospective Customer Lists and Marketing Databases. All firms need to know and track
who their existing and potential customers are. These prospective-customer lists can be
analyzed and sorted by classification for direct mailing, e-mailing, or telemarketing.
Mass Customization. Todays customers prefer customized products. Through mass
customization, the practice of maintaining WIP inventory, manufacturers can offer different
product configurations at reasonable prices. (DELL vs HP)
Personalization. Special product offers are made, based on where the customer spent
their time and on what they may have purchased (Cookies)
Advertising and Promotions. Special promotions or coupons are presented to the
customer via mails, email, wireless and pervasive computing applications. (based on
shooping behaviour- ex:Flat TV, tracking eye movement in developig tv commercials)
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TPS Marketing and Sales - Distribution
Channels & In-Store Innovations
Organizationscandistributetheirproductsandservicesthroughavarietyof
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Representatives,ordistributors(tonameafew).
Improving Shopping and Checkout at Retail Stores
Hand-held wireless devices that scan the bar code UPC
Smart card or credit card
Information kiosk enable customers to view catalogs in stores
Self-checkout machines
Check-writers attached to cash registers
Computerization of various activities in retail stores
Video-based systems count and track shoppers in a physical store
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TPS Marketing and Sales - Marketing
Management
Manymarketingmanagementdecisionapplicationsaresupportedby
computerizedinformationsystems.
Pricing of Products or Services. Sales volumes are largely determined by the
prices of products or services as is profit (yield management in airline industry.
Salesperson Productivity. Salespeople differ from each other in selling skill.
Sales-force automation increases salesperson productivity by providing them
with mobile devices, access to information, etc.
Profitability Analysis profit contribution of certain products and services can be
derived from cost-accounting systems
Sales Analysis And Trends. Marketing. TPS collect sales figures that can be
searched for trends and relationships.
New Products, Services, and Market Planning. New products and services can
be an expensive risk. Will it sell? Requires careful analysis, planning,
forecasting, and market research. (positionin, surveys, P&G)
Web-Based Systems support marketing and sales through data capture
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TPS Accounting and Finance Systems
Accountingandfinancefunctionalareasmanagetheinflowandoutflow
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includingpayroll,billing,cashmanagement,etc.
Financial Planning and Budgeting
Financial and Economic Forecasting
Planning for Incoming Funds
Budgeting
Capital Budgeting
Managing Financial Transactions
Financial and Economic Forecasting
Planning for Incoming Funds
Budgeting
Capital Budgeting
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TPS Accounting and Finance Systems
Investment Management
Financial Analysis (NPV calculation to assess different investment
options)
Access to Financial and Economic Reports (Lexis Nexis)
Control and Auditing
Budgetary Control and Auditing
Financial Ratio Analysis
Profitability Analysis and Cost Control
Product Pricing
Risk assesment (Morgan Stanley)
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TPS Human Resources Systems
Webbasedsystemshaveincreasedthepopularityofhumanresources
informationsystemswhichprovideapplicationsmainlyrelatedto
acquiring,hiring,rewarding,developing,training,protectingandretaining
humanresources.
Recruitment is finding employees, testing them, and deciding
which ones to hire. The Web has enhanced the recruitment
process.
HRM Portals ([Link])
Employee Selection
Human Resources Maintenance and Development
Performance Evaluation
Training and Human Resources Development
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Integration
Business
processes typically span several functional
areas
Need for integration of functional information systems
Possibilities include integration using Web services or
Middleware, or use of ERP systems (Enterprise
Resource Planning), which support business
processes throughout the organization
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Integration
Discussion
What problems might be associated with nonintegrated functional information systems
throughout the organization?
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Case Study
Prepare
the cast study Dollar General Uses Integrated
Software, textbook p.363/364, for next class session.
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