Chapter One

DeJuria Pettis

Module 1 (05-04-15)

Chapter One: Introduction to System Analysis and Design

Apply Your Knowledge

1. Hi-Volt Components

You are the IT manager at Hi-Voltage Components, a medium-sized firm that makes specialized circuit boards. Hi-Voltage’s largest customer, Green Industries, recently installed a computerized purchasing system. If Hi-Voltage connects to the purchasing system, Green Industries will be able to submit purchase orders electronically. Although Hi-Voltage has a computerized accounting system, that system is not capable of handling EDI.

Tasks:

1. What options does Hi-Voltage have for developing a system to connect with Green Industries` Purchasing system?

Has three option to develop a system that connects with Green industries` Purchasing System, which include in-house development, outsourcing, or the purchase of an off-the-shelf system.

2. What term or concepts describe the proposed computer-to-computer relationship between Hi-Voltage and Green Industries?

The computer-to-computer relationship between Hi-Voltage and Green Industries is an exchange of information between the both of them which is referred to as a Business-to-Business (B2B). B2B technologies such as Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), help businesses integrate their supply chains to gain efficiency.

3. Would Hi-Voltage`s proposed new system be a transaction processing system? Why or why not?

Hi- Voltage`s proposed system would be a Transactions Processing system (TPS)because it would handle daily, or routine, transaction of the firm, such as sales and billing of customers. Transactions processing System record routine transactions that must place for the firm to remain in business.

4. Before Hi-Voltage makes a final decision, should the company consider an ERP system? Why or why not?

They should consider and Enterprise resource planning(ERP) system that supports company-Wide Processes, such as accounting, Production and...