BUS4020

Trading systems and electronic commerce

(IT)

A Parr

6 points + 2-hour lecture and 1-hour tutorial per week + First,second and summer semesters + Clayton

Synopsis: Application of information systems to companies trading in goods and services.The computerisation of operational systems including purchasing,sales,dispatching,receiving,accounts payable,accounts receivable and inventory control. Automation of the exchange of business data between trading partners, electronic commerce(EC).Developments such as bar coding, electronic data interchange,point of sale systems,electronic funds transfer and the role of standards. Case studies of the application of EC techniques in retail, manufacturing and service industries.The relevance of EC and the Internet to just-in-time, vendor managed inventory, evaluated receipt systems and other supply chain reforms.

Assessment: Assignments: 30% + Examination (2 hours): 70% + Students must pass the examination in order to pass the subject