Graduate Management Project: A Qualitative Case Study on the Implementation and Effectiveness of a Purchase Order Automation System.
Abstract
This project presents contemporary thoughts on the merits of the implementation and effectiveness of a new purchase order automation system. This case study reviews the steps taken to implement this system and the lessons learned along the way. Information is presented on the conditions, methods, objectives, and problems associated with this project. Information is also presented on the insights, advantages, and utility gained in the implementation of this automated system. The completion of the project resulted in the accomplishment of many things, they are loosely grouped into two categories. The first group of benefits centers around the topic of information. This project, which implemented a network-based purchase order tracking system with a database, has dramatically increased the amount of useful information for the organization. This is new and was not possible with the old system. The second group of benefits centers around control. The old process suffered from a general lack of control and this project, for the most part, has alleviated this problem. This consequent efficiency, and the previously mentioned wealth of information has been the result of the implementation of a purchase order tracking system this is clearly superior to its predecessor. This has been done to the befit and satisfaction of the manager, the customers of the process, and to the organization.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 16, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA372190
Entities
People
- Matthew Killmeyer
Organizations
- Academy of Health Sciences