Advancing SewWorld through Software IntegrationMIS300-1203A-01 Introduction to Information Systems

Phase 3 Group ProjectRichard Van Vliet, Zueli A. Merida, Emeline L. Faaumu-Niutei, and Sabrina Mergenthaler

Colorado Technical UniversityProfessor Michael Pelosi

August 6, 2012

Hardwiring Improvements in Hardware(Contribution of Richard Van Vliet)

Recommendations To Improve Hardware

• Add a DSL line• Add Servers

• Upgrade Workstations

Developing Improvements in Databases(Contribution of Emeline L. Faaumu-Niutei )

Database -A collection of information that can be used for many different purposes.-A database is like an electronic card index. Each card contains some information ,e.g. about a client-it is a record. The items of information held (e.g. mane, address, fees) are fields.-Advantages of a database: -Expandability -Large amount of information held in each record -Automatic calculations can be performed -Records may be sorted, or those matching a certain criterion selected, automatically, and in a variety of orders. -Production of reports based on the information-Databases are designed to link the data together: -Flat file database: a single file database. All records are of a standard format. Data can be stored, accessed, sorted and updated.

Types of Databses -Flat file database: a single file database. All records are of a standard format. Data can be stored, accessed, sorted and updated.

-Relational database :file can be linked together and data can be accessed from any file.

-Programmable database :has its own programming language which enables the database to be tailed to individual needs.

-Database management system :software that runs the database, organizing the input data and allowing various application program to use the database.

Investing in Improvements in the Internet(Contribution of Sabrina Mergenthaler)

Investing in Improvements in the Internet(Continued)

Sewing Improvements in Software(Contribution of Zueli A. Merida )

Software• Connects various components

• Chart Creation• Productivity

• Strategy development• Automation

• Communication• Financials• Inventory

• Enhanced speed, accuracy, and reliability

Acquisition of Software(Group Collaboration)

Options of Software Acquisition

• Horizontal-market application • Vertical-market application • One-of-a-kind application • Off-The-Shelf Software• Costumed Built Software

Acquisition of Software(Continued)

Getting the Right Software

•Price may be a concern•Time may be an issue•Difficulties in installation•How much does it need to do?

Advantages in Software Acquisition: Customized Vs. Off-the-Shelf

(Group Collaboration)

Off-the-Shelf Advantages• Speed to deployment• Increased productivity

• Ease of use• Cost effective

Open Source Customized• Security & flaws fixed immediately

• Flexibility & freedom• Quality & cost

• SewWorld can test drive with no committment

• Interoperability• Auditability

• Reduce cost for SewWorld, customer, supplier, or by raising competitor’s cost

• Innovation • Growth by volume or geographical

expansion, backward or forward integration, product-line or entry diversification.

• Alliance

Customized Advantages• Control Management of Data Structure• Integration of other applications • Unique Business Processes

• Modification of Changing needs • No Licenses Fees • No Hidden Fees

• 24/7 Support Service

Disadvantages in Software Acquisition: Customized Vs. Off-the-Shelf(Group Collaboration)

Off-the-Shelf

• Wrong technology• New technology

• Not specific to the current system• May need more hardware

Custom Designed• Extremely expensive • Time Consuming • Testing Delays

• Poorly Documented

Open Source Customized

• Licenses are incompatible• Risk of third-party intellectual property

rights infringement• Users may feel isolated in degree of

support• Products serve a niche market rather

than broad population

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References Continued