The desktop PC became the primary information processing machine at the point that client server systems became viable and remains so at the time of this writing. However the use of mobile devices is becoming more and more prevalent. Mobile devices allow information to be recorded at the point of origin. For example a mobile
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Prior to the introduction of the Internet computers in different physical locations communicated with each other through private networks. The connections were established over phone lines either through dial up modems or dedicated connections. Information was for the most part transmitted in batches. Real time information integration hadn’t gained widespread usage yet. Also, at this
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Today when we think of system integration we think of information sharing between different software products such as auto repair shop management software integrating with labor guides or parts suppliers. In the evolution of software systems the first concept of integration came into being before computers regularly communicated with each other for business purposes and
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Before business systems became computerized information traveled through organizations on paper. Where multiple people were involved information was often recorded on forms and then forwarded to the next person or department to be processed and so on. Due to these breaks in the flow controls were developed in order to ensure that transitions took place.
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The first computerized business systems focused primarily on data storage and reporting. When the terminal or computer monitor was introduced the potential for computerized systems expanded considerably. Of course the challenges of storage capacity and memory resources stunted growth in this area. But the ability to enter information into the computer from multiple screens brought
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Early computerized business systems were based on the flow of manual processes. That is – they were designed to electronically store the information that was recorded on forms. So the manual process of filling in information on forms was still performed and the data from the completed forms was loaded into the computer. When computers
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The term ‘System’ can be used to refer to a number of different things. In the context of this writing it will be mean a ‘Defined process through which business transactions are processed and recorded’. In today’s terminology the term ‘system’ is often thought of as software, computers or both. In actuality the term has
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Monitoring efforts at cost reduction will ensure their effectiveness as well as maintain focus on this important issue. Widening profit margins increases profitability and contributes to long term success. Often the demands of day to day business operations take up practically all of a person’s time but cost reduction and process improvement result in more
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Repair shop proficiency is the area that allows for the greatest management impact in terms of controlling operating costs. Improving proficiency will not reduce overhead expenditures but will allow for greater absorption of overhead costs. Proficiency measures the utilization of technician time. It’s a ratio of the time spent performing vehicle repairs to the time
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The most successful people are those who invest wisely. Success can be measured in a number of ways but those who achieve the greatest success are prudent and careful when making investments. Whether instinctively or otherwise those who are most successful in business understand that the most powerful investments are in people. The impact of
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