Information Technology Assignment: Systems, Software, and Supply Chain

This assignment addresses key concepts in Information Technology. It begins by explaining the inadequacy of the statement that an information system solely consists of hardware and software, emphasizing the importance of procedures, data, and people. The assignment then defines "bleeding edge" technology, highlighting its experimental nature. It further differentiates between system software and application software, illustrating their respective roles and functionalities. Finally, the assignment defines a supply chain and its purpose, emphasizing the importance of effective supply chain management in maximizing customer value and achieving a competitive edge. The assignment utilizes Harvard referencing style and provides concise answers to all questions.

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Table of Contents
1. An information system comprises of hardware & software Illustrate inadequateness of this
statement.....................................................................................................................................1
2. What does bleeding edge implies?..........................................................................................1
3. Explicate difference between application software and system software...............................1
4. What is supply chain and its purpose?....................................................................................1
References........................................................................................................................................3

1. An information system comprises of hardware & software Illustrate inadequateness of this
statement
Information system refers to tool that is utilised for collecting, processing as well as
communicating data with end-users. The statement is inadequate as IS not only comprises of
software and hardware but this also involves procedures, data, people and telecommunication.
This enables organisation to deliver their services in precise manner.
2. What does bleeding edge implies?
The term denotes services or products that involves technology and is available to their
customers but this is so new that it has not been completely tested, might be unreliable. They
implies advanced stage of technology or arts which are normally risky and experimental. Such
kind of goods are released by organisation to smooth any problems, kinks or other issues that are
unobserved when technology is made.
3. Explicate difference between application software and system software.
Basis of Difference System Software Application Software
Definition This denotes kind of software that
acts as interface among system and
application software.
It is type of software that runs
according to user request.
Usage Utilised for operating computer
hardware
Users use this to perform peculiar
tasks
User Interface It is specific to system hardware so
no or less UI is available.
Users can interact easily
(Difference between System
software and Application
software, 2020)
Example Assembles, drivers, debugger, etc. Word processors, media players,
web browsers, etc.
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4. What is supply chain and its purpose?
This implies active management related with supply chain tasks that are utilised for
maximisation of customer values for attainment of sustainable competitive edge. This denotes
continuous efforts that are made by firms to conduct their operations efficiently (Back to the
Basics: What’s the Core Purpose of Supply Chain Management?, 2020). The purpose is specified
below:
 Demand management
 Matching assets or supply planning in context of demands
 Analytics workbench
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References
Books & Journals
Mankahla, N., Lekoloane, R. and Fieggen, G., 2018. The bleeding edge. South African Medical
Journal, 108(8).
Online
Back to the Basics: What’s the Core Purpose of Supply Chain Management?. 2020. [Online].
Available through: <https://blog.arkieva.com/purpose-supply-chain-management/>.
Difference between System software and Application software. 2020. [Online]. Available
through: <https://www.tutorialspoint.com/difference-between-system-software-and-
application-software>.
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