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An organization or enterprise is a group of people working together with a common goal, utilizing available resources.
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Information systems operate on an Input-Process-Output (IPO) model, transforming raw data into usable information.
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Four levels of information systems in a business: Operational (Transaction Processing), Tactical Planning (Management Control), and Strategic Planning.
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Management Information Systems (MIS) often operate in departmental silos, whereas Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) integrates data centrally across all departments.
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Key elements of MIS include Transaction Processing (TP), Reporting System (RS), and Decision Support System (DSS).
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Business modeling is a fundamental activity in ERP projects, graphically representing interconnections and interdependencies of business processes.
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ERP vendors are categorized into regional/local brands, national brands, and international brands (such as SAP, Oracle, and JD Edwards).
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Manufacturing operation strategies include Engineer to Order (ETO), Make to Order (MTO), Assemble to Order (ATO), Make to Stock (MTS), and Configure to Order (CTO).