An inventory information system is proposed to address issues with the traditional manual inventory controlling methods like lack of accountability and theft. The document outlines critical success factors for implementation like management buy-in, infrastructure availability, and effective training. It then describes a generic inventory information system and a phased implementation approach starting with DIGITOT and expanding to DIGIFLOW and DIGITAG. Benefits of the system like increased speed, quality, reliability and flexibility are highlighted. The document concludes with recommendations to increase automation and implement a complete ERP system and forecasting software.

1. Implementation of an Inventory Information System San-Marié, Mark, Wouter, Chris, Gavin

2. Agenda Reasons for Implementation Critical Success Factors Generic Information System Implementation Benefits Recommendations

3. Reasons for Implementation Traditional means of inventory controlling Eyeing up Tot-ruler technique Lack of accountability “Inventive” theft Poor reconciliation

4. Critical Success Factors Management buy-in Infrastructure availability Employee willingness to accept change Effective training program On-going support from vendors Process alignment Change management team

5. Generic Information System Stocktaking Update Spreadsheet Sales Receive Order Place Order Process Order Order Delivery

6. Implementation Stocktaking Update Spreadsheet Manual Phase 1: DIGITOT Phase 2: DIGIFLOW

7. Implementation Stocktaking Update Spreadsheet Download Manual Phase 3: DIGITAG Phase 1: DIGITOT Phase 2: DIGIFLOW

8. Performance Measures Benefits Speed Quality Cost Before After Reliability Flexibility

9. Recommendations Increase automation Machines enabled to connect to HLM network Implementing a complete ERP Forecasting software

10. The End Questions? Thank you for not sleeping DIGITOT