Embry LGMT682 Module 2.3 Questions for Discussion and Review Assignment latest 2016 july

After completing the module readings, submit your responses to the questions below.

Chapter 2:

1. General types of information management systems include: (1) Office Automation System, (2) Communication System, (3) Transaction Processing System (TPS), (4) Management Information System (MIS) and Executive Information System (EIS), (5) Decision Support System (DDS) and (6) Enterprise System. As the CEO of a large manufacturing company, you wish to involve all six techniques. However, you only have funding to develop two. Which two would you choose to fund and discuss your rationale for your selection.
2. Discuss how cloud computing is likely to influence the field of logistics and supply chain management over the next 3-5 years. Discuss both positive and negative attributes.

Chapter 7:

1. Some compare demand forecasting to more of an art than a science. What is meant by this? If so, how does a supply chain manager become a supply chain “artist”?
2. Chapter 7 discusses how important customers are to organizations. A corporate executive once stated “Your Company’s brand is owned not by you but by your customer – if you do not understand this, your company will be lost”. Describe how brand recognition can be used as an effective communication tool between a company such as such as FedEx or DHL and its customers.