Solution Manual for Systems Analysis and Design 9th Edition by Shelly

Low-Voltage Components

System to connect with TX Industries: As the IT manager at Low Voltage Components, I would suggest Low-Voltage to try and develop suitable system to connect to TX Industries purchasing system. Since, TX is the largest customer and to be able to provide better and easier methods of connections always benefits a company in the long run.

Electronic Data Interchange: The proposed computer to computer relationship between Low-Voltage Components and TX Industries is based on EDI (Electronic Data Interchange). EDI is used by big companies for E-Commerce purposes. It is a standard format which uses private transmission channel. EDI works as interface between applications to understand the document transferred.

Transactional processing system: Yes, Low-Voltages proposed new system is a transaction processing system. It will be used to receive the purchase order. Check the inventory for the availability of the quantity. Based on the results either complete the order immediately or informs the manufacturing department for the required no. of circuit boards.

Considering ERP system: Before taking a decision the company should consider ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system which will help integrate the entire functions performed in various departments into one system. To be able to take the decision the IT department should perform cost analysis of the entire ERP system.