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la Toma de Decisiones
Tema 3 - Capitulo 3
Strategic Information
Systems for Competitive
Advantage
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Learning Objectives
! Describe strategic information systems (SIS) and explain
their advantages.
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Learning Objectives (cont.)
! Describe and understand the role of web-based SIS and the
nature of competition in the digital age.
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Case: Rosenbluth International
! Rosenbluth Int., a global player in the travel agency industry, faced
threats due to the digital revolution.
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Lessons from the Case
" Need for exchange business models and strategies
" Importance of web-based IT
" Global competition over service is key
" Large investment over time
" Importance of networked infrastructure for global systems
" Web-based applications for superior customer service
" Need to patent innovative systems
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Strategic Information Systems (SISs)
SISs provide strategic solutions to the 5 Business Pressures:
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Elements of Strategic Management
2. Response Management
3. Proactive Innovation
- Information Technologies
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The Role of IT
# IT creates applications that provide strategic advantages to
companies
# IT is a competitive weapon
# IT supports strategic change, e.g, re-engineering
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Competitive Intelligence
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Competitive Advantage in the Web Economy
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CASE: McKesson Drug (www.Mckesson.com)
! Whole Sale Drug Distributor
! Economost (McKesson s Web-based service)
! Allows for customers to phone, fax or e-mail orders.
! Order is transferred to an IBM main frame, quick delivery to
pharmacies.
! Significant benefits to customers.
! Due to Economost, McKesson has survived the new economy,
revenues have escalated.
! Early 2001, McKesson offered a suite of comprehensive Internet-
based applications.
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Porter s 5 Competitive Forces
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Response Strategies
(Porter, 1985)
COST
LEADERSHIP DIFFERENTATION FOCUS
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Response Strategies
(added by Porter and others)
ALLIANCES CRM
Working with business partners to Customer-oriented approaches, e.g.
create synergy & provide the customer is king (queen)
opportunities for growth
INNOVATION
Developing new products & services
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Case: Trucking , IT & Cost Leadership
! JB Hunt (www.jbhunt.com)
! Uses web-based technology to:
! trigger lowest possible fuel costs
! notify customers of accurate fuel surcharge
! provide an on-line proof of delivery
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Porter s Model in Action
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Porter s Model in Action (cont.)
Step 1: The players in each force are listed.
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CASE: Daimler Chrysler
Problem:
" In 1999, the company lost $US 2.6 Billion
" Chrysler s program with part suppliers was failing
Solution:
" Suppliers began using Lotus notes/ Damino
" Measurement reports to static HTML web pages
" E-procurement exchange at Convisint
Results:
" Chrysler saves billions
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Porter s Value Chain Model
PRIMARY ACTIVITIES
! In bound logistics (in puts)
! Operations (manufacturing & testing) Supply
! Outbound logistics (storage & distribution) Chain
! Marketing & sales
! Service
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Porter s Value Chain Model
SUPPORT ACTIVITIES
! Firm Infrastructure
! Human Resources Management
! Technology Development
! Procurement
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VALUE SYSTEM
! A firm’s value chain is part of a larger stream of activities,
which Porter calls a “Value System”.
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CASE: Frito Lay uses IT & the Value Chain
! World s largest snack food producer and owner of Pepsi
products.
! SIS System:
! Integrates marketing, sales, manufacturing, logistics,
finance.
! Provides managers with information about suppliers,
customers & competitors.
! Enables employees to access valuable information.
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The Value Chain Model
! The Value System Model is
used to:
! Evaluate a company s
process and competencies.
! Investigate whether adding
IT supports the value chain.
! Enable managers to
assess the information
intensity and the role of IT.
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Bakos & Treacy Framework
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McFarlan s Portfolion Framework (1984)
For Analyzing Existing, Planned & Potential Information Systems
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Stages in Customer Resources Life Cycle (1-7)
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Stages in Customer Resources Life Cycle (8-13)
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Web-based Strategic Information Systems (SISs)
! Many of the SISs of the 70s - 90s were based on privately owned
networks, or organizational information systems (OISs).
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CASE: Mobile Oil Moves to Web-based System
Problem:
! Largest marketer of lubricants in the USA
! In 1995, introduced EDI system
! Used to place orders, submit invoices & exchange business documents
! It was too expensive, too complex to use
Solution:
! In 1997, moved to web-based extranet-supported B2B system
Results:
! Reduced transaction cost from $45/order to $1.25
! Fewer shortages, better customer service
! decline in distributor administration costs
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Examples of EDI/Internet-based SIS
(for individual Companies)
# Electronic Auctions
# Electronic Biddings
# Buyer-Driven Commerce
# Direct Sales
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Examples of EDI/Internet-based SIS
(for Groups of Companies)
# Industry Consortiums
# Horizontal Consortiums
# Web-based Call Centers
# Web-based Tracking Systems
# Web-based Intelligent Agents
# Web-based Cross Selling
# Accessing knowledge via Intranets
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Growth of Companies Operating in a Global
Environment
! Fully Global or Multinational
Corporations
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A Global Drivers Framework
(Ivers et al., 1993)
! The success of companies doing business in a competitive
environment depends on the link between their information
systems AND their global business strategy.
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Examples of Who is Using SIS
Otis Elevator
Centralized call center, self diagnosing elevators’
malfunctions and maintenance analysis
Baxtar International
Terminals in customers’ hospitals
Merrill Lynch
Cash management accounts system
American Airlines
Computerized reservation system (SABRE)
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CASE: Total Quality Management at FPL
! Florida Power & Light → largest US utility company
! Leader in implementing total quality management
! Several successful SIS programs:
! Generation Equipment Management System (GEMS)
Tracks electrical generators, saving $5 million/ yr.
! 20 different quality control applications
Reduced customer complaints by 50%
! Trouble Call Management System
Reduced black out time from 70 to 48 min.
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CASE: Geisinger Implements an Intranet
Problem:
! As a result of mergers & acquisitions, Geisinger (a health
maintenance organization) had 40 different IT legacy systems
in need of an upgrade & integration.
Solution:
! In 1993, Geisinger implemented an innovative Intranet: with the
following features:
! Tel-a-Nurse
! Clinical Management System
! Human Resource Management
Results:
! Geisinger reduced costs and unnecessary medical work.
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CASE: Caltex Corporation
! Major multinational company selling gasoline & petrol products.
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CASE : Port of Singapore
Problem:
! The Port of Singapore, the world s largest international port,
faced increased global competition.
Solution:
! Implementation of Intelligent Systems
Results:
! Reduction in Cycle Time
! 4 hours versus 16 - 20 hours in neighboring ports
! Reduction in uploading/ loading time
! 30 sec. versus 4-5 min./ truck in neighboring ports
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CASE: Volvo Speed Cars
Problem:
! In comparison to global competitors, Volvo s cars were to
expensive, with a slow delivery time.
Solution:
! Creation of global ISDN-based network
Result:
! Reduction in delivery time from 12 - 16 weeks to 4 - 6 weeks for
customized cars.
! Reduction in cost of doing business, along with the price of the
car.
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CASE: Caterpiller Corporation
Problem:
! This world leader in manufacturing of heavy machines faced
strong competition from Japanese companies.
Solution:
! Computer-aided manufacturing and robots
! Computerized inventory management
! Supply chain web-based management
! Global Intranet & EDI
! Sensory Intelligent Agents attached to products.
Results:
! CAT experienced such a high rate of success that their main
competitor was forced to shift its strategy.
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CASE: Dun & Bradstreet (D & B)
Problem:
! Clearing house that provides risk analysis & maintains database
of credit ratings.
! Customers complained about long waiting periods and
inaccuracies.
Solution:
! Implementation of Web-based expert system.
Results:
! Response time reduced from 3 days to a few seconds
! Credit ratings became more accurate.
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SIS Implementation
! Major Issues to be Considered:
! Justification
! Justifying SIS may be difficult due to the intengible nature of
their benefits.
! Risks & Failures
! The magnitude, complexity, continuous changes in
technology and business environment may result in failures.
! Finding appropriate SIS
! Identifying appropriate SIS is not a simple task.
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Sustaining SIS & Strategic Advantage
! A Major problem that companies face is how to sustain their
SIS competitive advantage.
! 3 Major approaches =
! Create inward systems which are not visible to competitors.
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Managerial Issues
" Implementing SIS Can Be
Risky.
The investment involved in
implementing Strategic Information
Systems (SIS) is high.
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Managerial Issues (cont.)
" Sustaining Competitive Advantage Is Challenging.
As companies become larger and more sophisticated, they develop
resources to duplicate the systems of their competitors quickly.
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