The linkage between IT and business strategy in competitive systems: a reappraisal of some 'classic' cases using a competition analysis framework

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Eight well-known examples of how information technology (IT) has been used to enhance the competitive position of a corporate organization are analyzed. These examples are taken from three industries: airlines, distribution and financial services. The experience of the eight companies whose IT policies were used for strategic positioning purposes are also discussed with reference to Porter's competition framework. Analysis shows that the IT applications profiled were developed incidentally to solve operational problems and were not part of a comprehensive strategic plan.

Methods, Analysis, Competition (Economics), Information technology, Strategic planning (Business)

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Inter-organizational systems planning: learning from current practices

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Planning for inter-organizational information systems (IOS) is important yet planning aspects of such systems have not been adequately considered in the rush to introduce co-operative systems and because information system researchers have yet to furnish guidelines for IOS planning. A study of the nature and degree of IOS planning in the UK and Ireland will show that IOS planning is still in its infancy despite a mean of five years' experience in such planning.

Information Systems & Theory, Research, Information management

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Assessing the value of information systems planning at Heath Springs

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Small manufacturing organizations can benefit from the use of information systems planning as demonstrated in the model for spring maker Heath Springs. In the case of Heath Springs, focusing on the improvement of efficiency and effectiveness is important in its goal of remaining a major player in its business. The implementation of the MRP system should be the target of short to medium-term plans.

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Misc. Fabricated Metal Products, Fabricated Metal Products NEC, All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Information Systems, Management Science, Reports, Metal products, Steel industry, Metalworking industry, Heath Springs

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