Strategic Information System for Ford Motor Company

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Strategic information system
2018

Strategic information system
Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................3
Critical success factors of Ford Motor Company.........................................................................................3
Some information that might be helpful in measuring these objectives.......................................................4
Mission statement.......................................................................................................................................4
Formal organizational chart.........................................................................................................................5
Current system of Ford Motor Company.....................................................................................................6
Specific weaknesses in system....................................................................................................................6
Data flow chart diagram..............................................................................................................................7
Features of the new production and its suitability........................................................................................9
The proposal contains various items..........................................................................................................10
Innovative technologies.........................................................................................................................10
A list of financial and nonfinancial data attributes for each entity in the ER diagram...........................10
Four users which could be source document or management reports....................................................11
Potential security risks and data breaches..............................................................................................12
Conclusion.................................................................................................................................................12
References.................................................................................................................................................14
Bibliography...............................................................................................................................................17
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Introduction
Strategic information system is mandatory for manufacturing sector. Ford Motor Company has
been taken in the task which is one of the biggest and well known brand in automobile industry.
Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automaker with its headquarter situated in
Dearborn. Michigan. U.S. The company was formed by Henry Ford in 16 June 1903 (Ford,
2018). The critical success factors, potential security risks, data breaches, mission and vision also
have been explained in the paper. An effective organizational chart and flow chart of current
system of Ford Motor Company also have been discussed in the paper. The features of new
system, and why it provides accurate and right information to the customers at Ford Motor
Company also explained in the task. Leadership styles are used by Ford motor Company to
attract and retain maximum number of client globally. The paper outlines that how the company
overcome the rivalries and further, the report also discusses the suitable accounting control
method to meet the desired outcomes and goals. More detailed of the task been detailed below.
Critical success factors of Ford Motor Company
The key critical success factors of Ford motor company has been discussed below.
A good brand image: It is stated that the company has maintained a strong and unique brand
image in the minds of the customers. Therefore, it is one of the significant and dynamic success
factors for Ford motor Company (Kittlaus and Clough, 2008).
Efficient channel of distribution: It is analyzed that cars are sold via third party, there is no
direct and unique consumer contact of Ford Company, that is why the firm relies on good and
effective channel of distribution to gain rivalries benefits in the international market. The
distribution channels of the company are related to strong and dynamic supply chain, thus, it
helps in attaining various competitive benefits (Stone, 2012).
Efficient production: Ford Motor Company uses effective production system to manufacture
ample of vehicles in the competitive market.
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Unique values: One of the vital key success factors for the company is value. By this Ford
believes in the manufacturing of best and effective serviceable vehicles that will appeal to the
masses and will provide to their comforts.
Primary objectives
The primary objectives for Ford Motor Company are detailed below.
 To improve fuel economy across the product lineup.
 To make people’s lives excellent through mobility and automotive leadership.
 To create effective and dynamic models that will be excellent answers for masses
affordability.
 To provide satisfaction to the customers by catering innovative and new vehicles in
various models.
Some information that might be helpful in measuring these objectives
After the various studies, it is analyzed that Ford Motor Company should keep an eye on the
technology, resources and products of the competitors such as Toyota motor company, Tesla,
and General motors. The prices of the competitor’s products shall be considered by the firm to
fulfill the long term objectives. Managerial initiatives would be taken by the company to conduct
business activities in a hassle free manner. Effective and talented staff must be hired to attain
desired objectives. Ford Motor Company further should formulate, identify and evaluate the
strategies to accomplish desired objectives and goals. Various information and facts shall be
gathered to maximize profitability and revenue.
Mission statement
The mission statement for Ford Motor Company is to provide excellent and attractive automobile
vehicles to the customers across the world by working together as a global and lean enterprise in
the competitive market.
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