Strategies for Product Structure Management at Manufacturing Firms

2002 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Svensson ◽  
Johan Malmqvist
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Product Structure ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Manufacturing Firm ◽  
Automotive Manufacturing ◽  
Product Structure Management ◽  
General Guide ◽  
A Company

Product structure management (PSM) is a process that affects many of the activity domains1. (AD) in a company. Different ADs have different requirements for the decomposition of a product structure and the function of the information systems (IS) used. Departments therefore often work in differing ISs. If several ISs contain some of the same information, it is important that it be updated in all systems when it is changed. Since PSM is a change intensive activity, it is difficult to perform it in an environment consisting of several heterogeneous ISs. There is a need for strategies of PSM that take into account all relevant aspects of an IS, such as the process it supports, the type of information handled, the systems used and the organization. Based on a case study at an automotive manufacturing firm, this paper discusses the diverse product structure requirements of various ADs. Proposed strategies for PSM can be used as a general guide and for categorization when analyzing ISs before introducing new systems or restructuring existing systems.

Strategies for Product Structure Management in Manufacturing Firms

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Svensson ◽  
Johan Malmqvist
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Product Structure ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Manufacturing Firm ◽  
Automotive Manufacturing ◽  
Product Structure Management ◽  
A Company

Abstract Product structure management (PSM) is a process that affects many different disciplines in a company. Different disciplines have different demands on the decomposition of the product structure and the functionality of the information systems used. Different disciplines therefore often work in different information systems. If several information systems to some extent contain the same information, it is important that the information is updated in all systems if it is changed. Since PSM is a change intensive activity, it is difficult to perform PSM in an environment consisting of several different information systems. There is a need for strategies for PSM that considers all relevant aspects of an information system, such as the process it supports, the information handled, the information systems used and the organisation. This paper discusses different disciplines requirements on the product structure based on a case study at an automotive manufacturing firm. The paper proposes strategies for PSM that can be used as a guide and for categorisation when analysing the information system before restructuring and/or introduction of new systems.

Vertical Information System: A Case Study of Civil Servant Teachers’ Data in Manado City

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julyeta P.A. Runtuwene ◽  
Irene R.H.T Tangkawarow
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Civil Servant ◽  
Systems Approaches ◽  
Written Information ◽  
System A ◽  
Operational Systems ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
A Company

<p>Information systems have become important factors in a company, where information systems are useful in providing useful information for the company itself. The information system helps companies implement corporate activities at the beginning of the process until the decision making. In the concept Information system, we know the term of vertical information system, which is another strategy for increasing vertical information capacity. Vertical information system includes the periodic report, written information, and computer-based communications distributed to managers. In this article, discusses the approach in the development of vertical information system which will be preceded by comparison of operational systems, management information systems, and business intelligence systems. We will give explanations about the role in the BI system in an organization, the challenges faced in the implementation of vertical information systems, approaches in vertical information systems, approaches that we choose, and how it implement in  civil servant teachers data in Manado City.</p><p> </p>

MANUFACTURING FIRMS’ PROFItABILITY AND MANAGEMENT OF CREDIT A STUDY OF UNILEVER NIGERIA, PLC AND NIGERIA BREWERIES PLC

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-61
Author(s):  
Abosede Adelusi ◽  
◽  
Dada Abraham ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Liquidity Management ◽  
Manufacturing Firm ◽  
Credit Management ◽  
Collection Period

This study examines the effect of credit management on the returns of manufacturing firms using two quoted firms on the Nigerian stock exchange as a case study. This study determines whether a credit management mechanism using the receivable collection period, liquidity management, and payable payment period, have an effect on the profitability of a manufacturing firm which was measured using Return on Assets (ROA). Data were sourced from annual reports of the two firms, which provide empirical evidence for the two (2) manufacturing firms in Nigeria from 2013 to 2018. In other to achieve the objectives of the study, data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Linear Regression to test for normality of variables on data obtained from annual accounts of the Companies under study. Data obtained were further analyzed by the use of financial ratios while the three hypotheses formulated were tested with ANOVA using SPSS statistical package 17.0 Version. From the analysis made, it was discovered that there is a significant relationship between credit management and the profitability of manufacturing firms, based on their Receivable collection period, Payable payment period, and Liquidity management. From the result, the researcher recommended that the sales department of the manufacturing firms must know about credit management to encourage the sales of their products and firms should not be scared of credit sales because it assists in the increase in the firm’s profitability performance. For proper management, credit should be converted to cash in the shortest possible period.

scholarly journals DESIGN INFORMATION SYSTEM STOCK INVENTORY TO MANAGE DATA OF GOODS (Case Study: PT Monier)

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-31
Author(s):  
Dedeh Supriyanti ◽  
Christien Setiya Kesumawati ◽  
Siti Maryam
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Engineering Data ◽  
Information Systems Effectiveness ◽  
Systems Effectiveness ◽  
Roofing Materials ◽  
A Company

Application of information system on the inventory will provide many benefits for the company in developing company in order to improve the company's performance become more effective and efficient. This research was conducted at manufacturing companies, to know overall about inventory items in the company. The purpose of this research is to find out the effectiveness of the inventory as a resource physical economy that needs to be held and maintained in order to support the process booking goods and sales in progress PT Monier. PT Monier is as a company manufacturers concrete roofing materials with the production system where the process for creating objects with cross-section of fixed. The methods of analysis used is descriptive data analysis method. Engineering data collection with do the observations to the company, conducting interviews, and route the study library with books, the literary, the materials gained during lectures relevant to the problems examined. Research results shows that the control of inventory items It often happens booking of the goods to the supplier in excess inventory and the shortage of supplies. Due to the lack of regard for the State of inventory items. Inventory data input errors often occur more than once for similar goods give rise to errors in reporting. Then the author here attempted to analyze the problems against information systems inventory items and to find solutions to the fore of the existing problems by fixing a system that is less than optimal. Keywords : Information Systems, Effectiveness, Inventory Items

Manufacturer power over suppliers: scale development and validation

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 199-218
Author(s):  
Yan Jin ◽  
Joy Turnheim Smith
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Scale Development ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Power Relationship ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Manufacturing Firm ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Scale Development And Validation ◽  
Development And Validation

PurposeThis research empirically builds a manufacturing firm's power construct that can be used to assess the changes suppliers are willing to make in their operations decision areas, such as quality systems, product management, process management, material management systems and information systems. This approach has not been empirically explored in the operations and supply chain management literature. This research fills this gap with the new power definition method.Design/methodology/approachThis research conducted a two-stage scale development and validation process for a manufacturing firm's power over suppliers. A survey study collected 201 responses from the US manufacturing firms. The research used confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to assess the validity and reliability of this construct.FindingsThe results confirmed the validity and reliability of a manufacturing firm's power over suppliers as a second-order variable, with five first-order constructs reflecting power in areas of quality, product, process, material and information systems.Practical implicationsManufacturing firms can use this instrument to assess the strengths and weaknesses of their power over suppliers in each decision area. From the results, companies can develop a power-competitiveness grid to guide their power enhancement efforts based on the competitive advantage being prioritized. Similarly, a resource-power grid can assist the manager in deciding whether to invest in a resource that benefits a particular power dimension.Originality/valueThis research contributes to supply chain power literature by taking a unique approach to defining a manufacturer's power regarding its suppliers' decision areas. This power structure opens the possibility to explore the relationship between a firm's resource, power and firm performance. As buyer–supplier power relationship building is increasingly important in the supply chain, knowing the parameters of the power relationship can help the manufacturing firm align its strategic focus to the areas that can be supported by the supply chain.

A CASE STUDY ANALYSIS OF SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING PRACTICEIN MALAYSIAN MANUFACTURING FIRM

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (Number 1) ◽  
pp. 68-77
Author(s):  
Nor Rafidah Mohd Alias ◽  
Norsiah Hami ◽  
Shafini Mohd Shafie
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Manufacturing ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Study Analysis ◽  
Manufacturing Firm ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Management Knowledge ◽  
Research Questions

The aim of the present study is to explore the implementation ofsustainable manufacturing practice in Malaysian manufacturing firms. Inspecific, there are three research questions that guide the study such as: (i) which type of sustainable manufacturing practice is being implemented by the studied firms?;(ii) why do the studied firmstend to implement sustainable manufacturing practice in theiroperations?;and (iii) what are the impacts of implementing sustainable manufacturing practice on the firms. An electrical and electronic firm located in Penang was chosen as the study sample, and the data was collectedfrom the firmby using semi-structured questions.A manager who had both technical and management knowledge and experience inoperational and business activitiesin the chosen firm was interviewed.The interview was recorded,transcribed, and analysedbased on the research questions.Thefindings of the present study discover the varioustypes of sustainable manufacturing practices beingimplemented by the firm, two drivers (i.e. internal and external drivers) that motivate the firm to implement sustainable manufacturing practice, andthe impacts of sustainable manufacturing implementation in the aspect of economic, environmental, and social sustainability of the firm. The present study is very useful as it offers some theoretical and practical contributions.

scholarly journals Liberty Bell Hospital: A Case Study In Employee Information Systems Fraud

2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Michael K. Lavine ◽  
Amelia A. Baldwin ◽  
Charles L. Martin Jr
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Internal Controls ◽  
Specific Situation ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
Systems Security ◽  
A Company ◽  
Professional Guidance ◽  
Employee Fraud

Information systems provide an attractive opportunity for dishonest employees in sensitive job positions to develop and implement a fraudulent scheme. Many different types of technical information systems controls help prevent these situations from occurring and can also detect occurrences after they have happened. However, in some cases, employees are able to circumvent critical segregation of duties. In addition, management of a company may override traditional internal controls in order to achieve business objectives. Overriding internal controls can produce an environment that is conducive to fraud.Internal auditors with an information systems specialty can often identify red flags prior to fraudulent acts taking place in the organization. This allows an organization to utilize preventive measures to reduce the likelihood of a fraud occurring. In a specific situation where an information system fraud is suspected, internal auditors are often charged with leading the investigation. This case analyzes an employee fraud involving a breakdown of internal information technology and management controls, falsification of business records, and a lack of segregation of duties. This case is designed for use in either an undergraduate auditing, information systems security, accounting ethics, internal auditing, computer ethics or other related class. Its primary purpose is to introduce students to a very common type of employee fraud and to illustrate how professional guidance can be applied in such a situation. While the case is based on a true situation, all identities have been modified to protect each individuals right to privacy.

Pemodelan Enterprise Arsitektur Sistem Informasi Pemesanan Jasa Percetakan Menggunakan Kerangka TOGAF

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Bibit - Sudarsono ◽  
Umi - Faddillah
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Enterprise Modeling ◽  
Improve Performance ◽  
Business Opportunity ◽  
Service Information ◽  
Process Architecture ◽  
System Architecture Design ◽  
A Company

Printing service order information systems sometimes experience problems in completing running business processes including, frequent loss and inaccuracy in registering orders from customers, often also losing order data from customers, recording orders often experience errors, resulting inaccurate reporting of order data. A computerized ordering service information system will greatly help improve performance and accuracy in making reports on business processes running at a company. The existence of enterprise modeling of information systems ordering printing services with the TOGAF framework will be a method that greatly helps management make a decision that will synergize with the business process activities at the company. So that the objectives of the system can be achieved properly. The TOGAF framework can be a solution and will help to produce a system architecture design, a business process architecture, a technology architecture, a number of proposed business opportunity strategy proposals and an ongoing system change proposal.

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