Overview
Background
Integration of Systems
Transaction Processing Systems
Innovative Functional Information Systems
Background
Functions in Porter’s Value Chain
Typical functional areas mapped on
the value chain of a manufacturing company
Firm Infrastructure
(Accounting, Finance, General Management)
Human Resource Management
(Human Resources)
Technology Development
(Engineering)
Procurement
(Material Management-Operations)
Support Activities
Service
(Service or
Marketing)
Inbound
Logistics
(Material
Managaement-
Operations)
Operations
(Operations)
Outbound
Logistics
(Material
Managemnet-
Operations)
Marketing
and Sales
(Marketing)
Primary Activities
Background
Historical Functional Systems
TPS
Finance
info. systems
TPS
Accounting
info. systems
TPS
Manufacturing
info. systems
“Hey, could you
generate a report for me
detailing how much this part
typically costs?”
3 weeks later …
“Okay, here it is! All 500
pages on crisp white
paper!”
Integration of Systems
Integration of Systems
Modern Integrated Functional Systems
TPS
Operations
TPS
ERP
Executive
IS
HR
TPS
Accounting TPS
Finance
TPS
Marketing
CRM
SCM
To
Suppliers
To
Customer
Touchpoints
data
data
Integration of Systems
Reasons for Integration
Helps to reduce cost
Helps to increase employees’ productivity
Helps to facilitate faster information
sharing
Helps to facilitate collaboration between
functional areas
Integration of Systems
Integration Approaches
Various Integration Approaches
Buy (or build) a fully integrated set of software
components
Link together two applications via software that sends
data between the two
EDI
TCP/IP
Application “Connectors” that connect specific applications
(e.g. Oracle to Peoplesoft)
Middleware
Web Services (XML+SOAP)
Transaction Processing Systems
Computerization of
Routine Transaction Processes
Transaction Processing System (TPS)
supports transaction processes
monitors, collects, stores, processes, and disseminates
information for all routine core business transactions
includes accounting and finance transactions and some
sales, personnel, and production activities
Transaction Processing Systems
Objectives of TPS
Primary Objectives
To quickly store data
To quickly retrieve data
To provide the necessary data for tactical and strategic
systems such as DSS applications
To assure accuracy and integrity of data and information
Transaction Processing Systems
Typical Tasks
POS
Terminal
Terminal
File
Product
Processing
System
Inventory
Files
Department
Sales Files
Customer
Makes a
Purchase
Master
Files
Transaction Processing Systems
Objectives of TPS
Organizational Objectives Fulfilled by TPS
To provide all the information needed by law and/or by
organizational policies to keep the business running
properly and efficiently
To allow for efficient and effective operation of the
organization
To provide timely documents and reports
To increase the competitive advantage of the corporation
To safeguard assets and security of information
Transaction Processing Systems
Major Characteristics of TPS
Large amount of data are processed
The sources of data are mostly internal, and the output is intended mainly
for an internal audience
The TPS processes information on a regular basis
Large storage (database) capacity is required
High processing speed is needed due to the high volume
TPS basically monitors and collects past data
Input and output data are structured
High level of detail is usually observed
Low computation complexity
High level of accuracy, data integrity, and security is needed
High reliability is required
Inquiry processing is a must
Transaction Processing Systems
Various TPS Technologies
Some TPS Technologies
Online Transaction Processing (OLTP)
Allows managers to run client-server transactions to obtain
some information of interest
Web-based Transaction Processing
Similar to OLTP
Allows managers to run transactions via the web
Object-Oriented Transaction Monitors (OTM)
Objects that monitor transactions in web-based applications
When an activity happens within a web site, the object sends a
query to the data warehouse to record information about what
happened (e.g., customer checked out)
Transaction Processing Systems
Benefits of Internet-based OLTP
Flexibility to accommodate unpredictable growth in
processing demands
Cost effectiveness even for small dollar amounts
Interactive, automatic billing, enabling companies to offer
services to anyone, not just subscribers
Timely search and analysis of large databases
Multimedia data such as pictures and sound are handled
effectively and efficiently
High data throughput to support inquiries requiring massive
file size
Fast response time
Effective storage of huge graphics and video databases
Transaction Processing Systems
TPS Hardware
Traditional TPSs were centralized and run
on a mainframe
Today …
mainframes
client/server systems
clusters of servers, each server running multiple
processors
Management Decision Making
How to Choose a TPS?
Transaction Processing Performance Council (tpc.org)
Industry forum for fighting over who is fastest
Provides benchmarking results for different TPS computer
systems, based on bundle of …
Hardware
Operating system
Database
Several performance metrics
TPC-C … OLTP performance
TPC-H … decision support for ad hoc queries performance
TPC-R … decision support for business reporting performance
TPC-W … web based transaction performance
Management Decision Making
How to Choose a TPS?
ECperf (ecperf.theserverside.com)
Industry benchmark for fighting over who has the fastest
Java-based TPSs
Provides benchmarking results for different TPS computer
systems, based on bundle of …
Hardware + J2EE Server + DBMS
ECperf takes into account several transaction processing
scenarios
Customer
Manufacturing
Supplier
Corporate
Functional Information Systems
Functional Information Systems
Major Characteristics
A functional information system comprises several smaller
information systems that support specific activities
performed by each functional area
The specific IS applications in any functional area can be
integrated to form a coherent functional system, or they can
be completely independent
Functional information systems interface with each other to
form the organization-wide information system
Some organizational information systems interface with the
business environment
Information systems applications support the three levels of
an organization’s activities: operational, managerial, and
strategic
Innovative Functional
Applications of IT
Innovative IT in Operations
Innovative IT Applications
in Operations
Managing Production/Operations and
Logistics
transform inputs into useful outputs
very diversified, and so its supporting
information systems
related to finance and sales, engineering and
design, and purchasing and logistics
Operations
Typical TPS of a Manufacturer
Vendors
Customers
General
Ledger
Periodic
Statements
Manufac-
turing
Purchasing
Order
Receiving
Goods
Accounts
Payable
Shipping
Accounts
Receivable
Inventory
Customer
Order
Taxes
Payroll
Fixed
Assets
Operations
Supply-Chain Management
objective is to support the flow of goods
and materials from the original supplier
through multiple production and logistic
operations to the ultimate consumer
extensive integrated software is available
for managing portions of the supply chain
as well as the entire process
Operations
Supply-Chain Management
Suppliers Inbound Logistics Production
Transaction Delivery Customer
a) Supply Chain direct to customer
Suppliers Manufacturing DistributionRetail OutletCustomer
Transfer Transfer Transfer Transfer
Information Flow
Cash
Flow
b) Supply Chain including wholesalers and retailers
Supply Chain Organization
Operations
In-House Logistics and Material Management
Inventory Management
Used to estimate inventory levels
Now try to keep an accurate count through barcodes,
scanners, GPS systems to locate specific inventory
Quality Control
Used to sample quality of items at fixed intervals
Now, can examine quality of every single item
Operations
Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
“Factory of the Future”
Three basic goals:
simplification
automation
integration and coordination
The CIM model
made up by general business management, product and
process definition, manufacturing planning and control,
factory automation, and information resource
management
Innovative IT in Marketing
Marketing
Channel Systems/Customer Touchpoints
The customer is king (queen)
Customer profiles and preference analysis
Prospective customer lists and marketing
databases
Mass customization
Targeted Advertisement on the Web
Customer inquiry systems and Automated Help
Desk (EC application)
Marketing
Channel Systems/Customer Touchpoints
Telemarketing
Capabilities
personalized contact with the customers
allows customers to buy at their convenience
effective in informing customers about a company’s products and
services
Limitations
cost can be high
difficult to find good telemarketers
may be seen by many as a nuisance
challenges in reaching people
Marketing
Distribution Channels
Distribution channels management
DSS models are frequently used to support the decision of
accomplishing by a company, or by a subcontractor
Improving sales at retail stores
using IT, it is possible to improve the situation by
reengineering the checkout process
Marketing
Marketing Management
Pricing of products or services
Salesperson productivity
Productivity software
Products and customers profitability analysis
Sales analysis and trends
New products, services, and market planning
Innovative IT in Finance &
Accounting
Accounting & Finance Systems
TACTICAL SYSTEMS
a. Budgeting Preparation and Control
b. Investment Management
c. Capital Budgeting d. Cost Analysis and Control
e. Tax Management f. Auditing
g. Financial Planning
INTERNAL
ENVIRONMENT
Top Management
Operation/
Production
Marketing
HRM
Engineering
EXTERNAL
ENVIRONMENT
IRS
SEC
Vendors
Clients
CPA Companies
Suppliers
Customers
Business Partners
STRATEGIC SYSTEMS
a. Strategic Planning b. Ratios and Financial Health
c. Merger and Acquisition Analysis
OPERATIONAL AND
TRANSACTION PROCESSING
SYSTEMS
a. The General Ledger b. Sales Order Processing
c. Accounts Payable and Receivable
d. Receiving and Shipping
e. Payroll f. Inventory Management
g. Periodical Reports & Statements
Managing the Accounting and
Finance Systems
Strategic Systems
Tactical Systems
Operational and
Transaction
Processing System
Internal
Environment
External
Environment
Accounting & Finance
Financial Planning and Budgeting
Financial and economic forecasting
Planning for incoming funds
Budgeting preparation and operation
Capital budgeting decision
Accounting & Finance
Investment Management
Access to financial and economical reports
Internet meta-search engines for finding financial
data
Internet directories and yellow pages
Software for monitoring, interpreting, analyzing
financial data, and alerting management
Financial analysis
Treasury risk management systems (TRMS)
Accounting & Finance
Control and Auditing
Budgetary control
Auditing
Financial health analysis
Profitability analysis and cost control
Product pricing
Innovative IT in HR
Human Resources
Recruitment
Position inventory
Employee selection
Using the Internet
Human Resources
Maintenance and Development
Performance evaluation
Training and human resources development
Turnover, tardiness, and absenteeism analyses
Human Resources
Planning and Management
Personnel planning
Succession planning
Labor-management negotiations
Benefits administration