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This 14 page paper considers how an IT system may be designed for a specific business. The paper considers the position of Harley Davidson, but can be applied to any other organizations. Using models such as soft systems modelling, actor network theory and supply chain analysis, the paper shows how the system may be designed to meet commercial and user needs. The bibliography cites 14 sources.
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File: TS14_TEdesITS.rtf
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place were slow and cumbersome, hindering sales where answers cannot be obtained due to the manual system in place. The company wanted to design a system that could be
used by the company and the retailers to increase sales and increase efficiently by adjusting the supply chain and creating a faster and more responsive system. The paper takes the
approach of actor network theory to consider how man and machine interact, so that systems can be effective form the retailers perspective as well as the company, The system is
then designed with the use of soft system modelling that shows how many aspects that would not be caught in the more logical system, but may be important to the
take up of the system and its usefulness, may be omitted. By looking at the idea of a value chain rather than just the supply chain the way this
can be implemented with the system design. The recommendations are for an e-commerce business to business system which integrates the different elements of the business support system that is currently
dealt with on a manual basis. This was determined by looking at the company and making use of the models that were available to enhance the decision and design
processes. 1. Terms of Reference Harley Davidson are a well known motorbike manufacturer which also manufacturers and distributes a range of associated products. The products are sold through a
network of independent retailers who require the support of the company to asses what is available and when it can be delivered in order to satisfy customer needs. Many of
the goods sold are not those which can be kept in stock. The aim of the research is to determine an information technology system that can help add value
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