International Lumberyards, Inc.: An Information System Consulting Case

2002 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-141
Author(s):  
Gregory J. Gerard ◽  
Severin V. Grabski
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Technology Infrastructure ◽  
Systems Architecture ◽  
System A ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Systems Software ◽  
Information Systems Architecture

Based on issues faced by an actual company, this case focuses on the design of an appropriate information systems architecture for International Lumberyards, Inc. (ILI). The design necessitates consideration of both the business strategy and the information technology that can support that strategy, since the business strategy needs to be both informed and supported by the information system. A strategy that is not supported by the requisite infrastructure will fail. Likewise, implementing technology that is not aligned with the business strategy will result, at a minimum, in a waste of resources. In the setting described in the case, the technology (or lack thereof) resulted in very constrained processes. A new technology infrastructure, aligned with the business strategy, will allow for future growth as well as addressing the limitations of the current environment. The case description forces consideration of how the organization's multiple locations will communicate with each other, and also what type of information systems software solution should be recommended. However, prior to the long-run goal of a new infrastructure, certain short-term solutions are needed to help the organization survive. The case includes teaching notes and has been designed for flexible classroom use. Due to the complexity of the case, it is recommended as an out-of-class project for use in graduate information systems classes. However, it could be used in undergraduate classes if the instructor provides additional guidance.

scholarly journals Perencanaan Arsitektur Enterprise Berbasis Cloud Computing Menggunakan Togaf (Studi Kasus: PT. XYZ)

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
Mokhamad Wahidin
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
System Architecture ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Technology Infrastructure ◽  
Business Architecture ◽  
Information System Architecture ◽  
Manufacturing Information

PT. XYZ is a manufacturing company engaged in the production of tires. Good business strategy is necessary for the company to compete with local competitors as well as with other companies in the group XYZ. Business strategy is also needed in order to achieve its goal in providing the best services for customers. Support the implementation of information systems and information technology is needed to support the company's business strategy. Planning of the Enterprise Architecture is necessary for the company to run its business processes. Enterprise architecture is composed of the Business Architecture, Data Architecture, Application Architecture and Technology Architecture. Business processes and organizational activities executed using the data collected, managed, secured and distributed using applications, both custom applications and common applications that run over the technology infrastructure and computer networks. The research report in this thesis discusses about planning the Enterprise Architecture of Manufacturing Information System Architecture Based Cloud Computing using TOGAF, a case study in PT.XYZ. In planning this architecture using the TOGAF-ADM to pass the following stages: Defining planning the Architecture Vision, Planning the Business Architecture, Planning the Information System Architecture, Planning the Technology Architecture, Solutions and Opportunities, Migration Planning, Implementation Management, and Change Management Architecture. The research process is done by looking at the business strategy on the manufacturing process and products distribution from PT. XYZ. The results of this study are planning the enterprise architecture of manufacturing information system at PT. XYZ to support the implementation of enterprise information systems as a whole, to solve the integration problems of information systems, and improve effectiveness and efficiency in the implementation of information technology infrastructure.

Building a Comprehensive Clinical Information System from Components

2003 ◽  
Vol 42 (01) ◽  
pp. 01-07 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.P. Narus ◽  
S.M. Huff ◽  
T.A. Pryor ◽  
P.J. Haug ◽  
T. Larkin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Clinical Information System ◽  
Clinical Information ◽  
Data Repository ◽  
Attractive Alternative ◽  
Systems Architecture ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Information Systems Architecture ◽  
Almost All

Summary Objectives: To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of an interfaced approach to clinical information systems architecture. Methods: After many years of internally building almost all components of a hospital clinical information system (HELP) at Intermountain Health Care, we changed our architectural approach as we chose to encompass ambulatory as well as acute care. We now seek to interface applications from a variety of sources (including some that we build ourselves) to a clinical data repository that contains a longitudinal electronic patient record. Results: We have a total of 820 instances of interfaces to 51 different applications. We process nearly 2 million transactions per day via our interface engine and feel that the reliability of the approach is acceptable. Interface costs constitute about four percent of our total information systems budget. The clinical database currently contains records for 1.45 m patients and the response time for a query is 0.19sec. Discussion: Based upon our experience with both integrated (monolithic) and interfaced approaches, we conclude that for those with the expertise and resources to do so, the interfaced approach offers an attractive alternative to systems provided by a single vendor. We expect the advantages of this approach to increase as the costs of interfaces are reduced in the future as standards for vocabulary and messaging become increasingly mature and functional.

scholarly journals Implementation of E-Learning Functions With the Use of Information Systems Architecture

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-25
Author(s):  
Mohammed Khaleel Hussein ◽  
Raffat Izzat Saheel ◽  
Ali Jumaah Ali
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Current Method ◽  
System Implementation ◽  
Systems Architecture ◽  
Learning Functions ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Information Systems Architecture ◽  
Systems Framework

E-learning utilizing information systems framework has been booming in information systems. This paper covers the systematic performance evaluation results process, and understanding how e-learning utilizing information system implementation was undertaken for education in the context of universities. The aim of this paper is to analyse the framework of improving e-learning utilizing information system adoption utilizing information system, implementation, and development in higher education. Although e-learning utilizing information systems have been widely used at various education sectors, several fixed outcomes have been calculated. Recent e-learning utilizing information systems structure was implemented utilizing current method and managed for the drawbacks of recent academic technique. There are many things that are not flexible and effective for supporting the real era of this world referring to teaching and learning.

scholarly journals PERENCANAAN ARSITEKTUR ENTERPRISE BERBASIS CLOUD COMPUTING MENGGUNAKAN TOGAF (Studi Kasus: PT. XYZ)

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
Mokhamad Wahidin
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Technology Infrastructure ◽  
Manufacturing Information

ABSTRACT PT. XYZ is a manufacturing company engaged in the production of tires. Good business strategy isnecessary for the company to compete with local competitors as well as with other companies in thegroup XYZ. Business strategy is also needed in order to achieve its goal in providing the best servicesfor customers. Support the implementation of information systems and information technology isneeded to support the company's business strategy. Planning of the Enterprise Architecture isnecessary for the company to run its business processes. Enterprise architecture is composed of theBusiness Architecture, Data Architecture, Application Architecture and Technology Architecture.Business processes and organizational activities executed using the data collected, managed,secured and distributed using applications, both custom applications and common applications thatrun over the technology infrastructure and computer networks. The research report in this thesisdiscusses about planning the Enterprise Architecture of Manufacturing Information SystemArchitecture Based Cloud Computing using TOGAF, a case study in PT.XYZ. In planning thisarchitecture using the TOGAF-ADM to pass the following stages: Defining planning the ArchitectureVision, Planning the Business Architecture, Planning the Information System Architecture, Planningthe Technology Architecture, Solutions and Opportunities, Migration Planning, ImplementationManagement, and Change Management Architecture. The research process is done by looking at thebusiness strategy on the manufacturing process and products distribution from PT. XYZ. The resultsof this study are planning the enterprise architecture of manufacturing information system at PT.XYZ to support the implementation of enterprise information systems as a whole, to solve theintegration problems of information systems, and improve effectiveness and efficiency in theimplementation of information technology infrastructure.

scholarly journals Information systems architecture for fire emergency response

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 605-624 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raj Prasanna ◽  
Lili Yang ◽  
Malcolm King ◽  
Thomas J. Huggins
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
System Architecture ◽  
Systems Architecture ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Job Roles ◽  
Information System Architecture ◽  
Essential Components ◽  
Information Systems Architecture

Purpose There has been a lack of meaningful information systems architecture, which comprehensively conceptualise the essential components and functionality of an information system for fire emergency response addressing needs of different job roles. The purpose of this paper is to propose a comprehensive information systems architecture which would best support four of the key firefighter job roles. Design/methodology/approach The study has built on the outcomes of two previous preliminary studies on information and human-computer interaction needs of core firefighter job roles. Scenario-based action research was conducted with firefighters in a range of roles, to evaluate human-computer interaction needs while using various technology platforms. Findings Several key themes were identified and led us to propose several layers of an integrated architecture, their composition and interactions. Research limitations/implications The selected fire scenarios may not represent every type of fire expected in high-risk built environments. Practical implications The current paper represents a shared discussion between end users, system architects and designers, to understand and improve essential components. It therefore provides a reference point for the development of information system architecture for fire emergency response. Originality/value The proposed information system architecture is novel because it outlines specific architectural elements required to meet the specific situation awareness needs of different firefighters job roles.

scholarly journals COMPARATIVE STUDY OF E-GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE BY PRIMARY ATTRIBUTES OF 3 ASIAN COUNTRIES

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 126
Author(s):  
Khakim Ghozali ◽  
Yudho Giri Sucahyo
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
System Development ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Systems Architecture ◽  
Common Component ◽  
Business Area ◽  
The Common ◽  
Government Enterprise ◽  
Information Systems Architecture

By Waseda University International e-Government Ranking, announced in 2012 the state of Singapore and Korea ranks first and third in the implementation of e-government. Whereas Indonesia ranks 33[6]. This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of the implementation of e-government Enterprise Architecture in Korea, Singapore and Indonesia. Stages of the research conducted is reviewing literature on TOGAF framework, define the attribute comparison, analysis of EA implementation in each country and do a comparison of the EA of both countries. Attributes used for comparison EA are business architecture, information systems architecture and technology architecture. Korea and Singapore divide business area into two business areas, namely public services and support services. Indonesia has tthree business area. Korea split by sector information system development while Singapore users group split based information system. Indonesia has 4 main application. Korea emphasizing mobile technology and the common component. While Singapore visible effort to increase the use of middleware. Indonesian technology solutions that enable information used accessed through various devices.

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