Information systems strategy for Robert's business, part 1

This report provides an analysis of information systems strategy, focusing on the application of Transaction Processing Systems (TPS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. The report discusses how a TPS can streamline daily transactions, generate receipts, and automate the billing process, reducing manual errors and facilitating data storage. Furthermore, it explores the benefits of an ERP system in managing stock and raw materials, aiding in decision-making, and providing insights into inventory levels. The report also examines how a TPS can be used to manage sales, purchases, debts, and income, enabling efficient data organization and report generation for financial performance analysis. The report references relevant books and journals to support its analysis.

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Question a
For this he can install TPS which will enable in doing daily transactions. It will provide
receipts quickly by calculating amount of total items. Also, TPS will bring ease in overall
payment process (Cassidy, 2016). Through this, receipts can be easily printed out and handed
over to customers. The billing process will become automatic where amount is accurately
calculated. There will be no manual work and no calculations mistakes. Also, data will be stored
automatically.
Question b
For this he can install ERP software which will help in storing information of all stock
and raw materials. By this it will be easy to identify how much stock is left. Moreover, ERP will
support in taking decisions. Robert can rely on ERP system. It will provide information that how
much stock is left, which items are in excess, etc. Thus, weekly data can be obtained and
inventory is checked. So, there will be no work load on staff and timely information is obtained.
Questions c
In this as well TPS can be used (Chang, 2016). The system will make receipts of all sales
and purchase. The TPS will process overall purchase, debts, income, etc. through which
information can be gained. In this data will be organised and maintained in efficient manner.
Thus, the calculations can be done quickly producing outputs. Alongside it, reports are produced
by TPS through which it is easy to analyze financial performance of week, month, etc.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Cassidy, A., 2016. A practical guide to information systems strategic planning. Auerbach
Publications.
Chang, J.F., 2016. Business process management systems: strategy and implementation.
Auerbach Publications.
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