Name:SID:Subject:and performance. The short-term cons are heavy expenditure and it may take lot of effortsand time to implement it.Long-term pros are that it would lay foundation for efficient supply chain management infuture. It would help in securing an enduring profitability in the coming years. The long-termcons are that it would need continuous upgradation and maintenance to ensure efficiency.Plus, there will be need to keep a check on it for ensuring its vitality in coming years. A6. In my opinion, the IT is very important for Woolworths is very important as it can help inkeeping up the records for order taking, order processing and placing the orders with the vendors. No. I don’t that the new management has underestimated this role as the redesigningof its operation system, it has streamlined the procedure to ensure smooth flow and accuracy.A7. Yes, it was a good decision to write down a heavy investment in IT sector. With theupcoming online super market stores like Amazon, Ebay etc.; the growing popularity ofonline stores can be seen. A8. If I was CIO of Woolworths, I would also have suggested in implementing efficientsupply chain management SCM. For convincing my CEO I would have cited example ofWalgreens Boots Alliance Inc. which has become second largest Pharmaceutical chain of USby transforming its supply chain in 2016 [ CITATION Inv17 \l 16393 ]. In case of rejection ofidea, I will give explain the advantages of SCM, viz. speed, efficiency, cost reduction, etc. A9. The information systems which Woolworths should have [ CITATION Eff09 \l 16393 ], are:a.Inventory management system: To accurately map the flow of inventory and to beable to forewarn about re-order levels and slow-moving items [ CITATION Fis17 \l 16393].b.Vendor management system: To ensure the vendors are well managed in terms ofgiving them appropriate time to supply and ensure their payments are smooth[ CITATION Bee17 \l 16393 ].c.Customer relationship management system (CRM): A robust CRM will keep themanagement abreast of customer’s buying trends and need analysis.A10. No, doubt slashing of the previous IT/IS project, Woolworths has impaired heavy costs.However, in the light of forthcoming profits, the potential gains are several. The Woolworthwill be able to make up the losses in the long run. A11. Stake holders for various IT system are [ CITATION Joh09 \l 16393 ]:a.Inventory management system: Head of purchase, Head of Stores, Operations Headb.Vendor management system: Head of contracts, Commercial head, Head of purchasec.Customer relationship management system (CRM): Head of Customer Services, Headof Operations, Head of MarketingA12. Most important functional requirements [CITATION Ter \l 16393 ], for the following ITsystems will be:a.Inventory management system:i.Accuracy Page:Date:

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