1. You are required to discuss the need for economic feasibility studies in the context of manufacturing information systems and identify, through a review of the literature, the factors to take into account when determining economic feasibility.

Questions:

1. Explain and assess the role of Information Systems within the manufacturing environment.

2. Examine the requirements of inter-connected computer systems.

3. Apply analytical tools relevant to the design and implementation of information systems.

4. Solve problems relating to integrated computer systems.

5. Critically evaluate the application of e-commerce tools within a modern manufacturing environment.

6. Evaluate an IT/IS implementation programme taking into account, resource, quality and cost issues

Assignment Brief:

1. You are required to discuss the need for economic feasibility studies in the context of manufacturing information systems and identify, through a review of the literature, the factors to take into account when determining economic feasibility.

2. You need to draw up an hypothetical economic feasibility report for managing director of an imaginary medium sized manufacturing company wishing to adopt a Barcode system for its shop floor operations. The Barcode technology is expected to replace a manual data collection system currently in use by the company. It is up to you to create the operations scenario for the medium sized company. Ensure you clearly state your assumptions.

3. Consider the information given in the attached Case Study A on Page 4, for Hatfield XYZSmart Components Ltd. Produce a Use Case diagram for the case study and discuss the relationship types featured in the Use Case diagram.