Computer Information System Brief

Computer Information System Brief

Doreen Coiro

Accounting Information Systems ACC542

March 7, 2010

Professor Lamrot Bekele

Abstract

Kudler Fine Foods is packed with the best upscale specialty domestic and imported foodstuffs. The specialty foods include fresh produce, fresh meat, fresh bakery goods, condiments and packaged foods and the most important aspect fresh cheese and specialty dairy products and wine. With three different locations in La Jolla, Del Mar and Encinitas, Kudler Fine Foods has invested and manager the computer system properly for business purposes. Kudler Fine Foods excels by offering the highest quality products to its customers in three gourmet retail locations. Whereas each of the three locations is profitable, Kudler needs to an overhaul of the current computer system to be competitive in the gourmet food market. An initial review of the company’s current computer systems, accounting practices and opportunities will be explored on improving Kudler’s accounting system as well. In addition the threats that Kudler will encounter if changes are not made to the current system will be addressed throughout. To assess and recommend an effective computer system, it is necessary to evaluate and make recommendations based on how Kudler’s key business and accounting systems needs, inventory of Kudlers current system, explanation of Kudlers business benefit from the technology upgrade and identifying the strengths and weaknesses with potential technology threats.

Computer Information System Brief

The Kudler Fine Foods stores offer one stop shopping for specialty gourmet foods and wine. Each of the three locations offers baked goods, meat and seafood, product, cheese and specialty dairy products, and wine. The current computer information systems that Kudler has implemented plays a vital role to providing information to the success of the business. The current computer system is completely understood by all of the employees and is...