Document Title: Inter-organizational information systems planning, methodologies, importance, challenges, solutions

Paper code: 13061

Inter-organizational information systems planning, methodologies, importance, challenges, solutions

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i) Discuss inter-organizational information systems planning

Inter-organizational information systems exist when information systems extend beyond the boundaries of one organization and provide for automated information exchange to enable linked business activities between two or more organizations (Sigala, 2013). Internet-based inter-organizational systems (IIOS) planning is based on a portfolio of systems that integrate organizational and inter-organizational processes and assist a firm in realizing its objectives. An inter-organization information system (IOIS) is a computer network that supports information exchange across organizational boundaries. IOIS supports the integration of information systems for two or more enterprise operations management and business processes (Lyytinen & Damsgaard, 2011).

As an essential part of operations management, IOIS provides assistance and support for supplier collaboration. It has the ability to exchange information at a low cost, which is regarded as the decisive factor for the success of supply chain management (Kottemann & Konsynski,2011). Users can exchange rich information through effective IOIS, quickly obtain accurate data, and easily access business partners. From the perspective of transaction costs, their adoption can reduce coordination costs and transaction risks simultaneously. However, in order to exploit the potential of IOIS, information systems need to be integrated into the functions and applications that the organization requires.