Question #3-midterm

For those who are not working, research one company in the net who is using computerized database systems. Describe the use and/or nature of these systems and describe too the benefits/disadvantages from these systems. Include your reference.

Name:EDC COMPUTER,INC

*EDC helped an electrical cooperative give customers easy access to their energy usage and cost data via the Internet.
*EDC helped a transportation company use the Internet to service their customers. Customers entered the quantity & type of cargo they had to ship, the points of origin & destination, and whether the cargo was to be shipped by air or ship. Report data could be sorted by date or price.
*EDC developed the database and system used by a company who uses the Internet to give customers access to classified advertisements.
Manual systems converted to computerized systems
*EDC developed a computerized invoicing system for a wholesaler. The system includes description and pricing data for 80,000 items. Any item can be easily entered in to an invoice through a pull-down menu. The system operates on an Intranet within the company. The system was developed so it can be expanded to allow customers to enter orders over the Internet.
*EDC helped a manufacturer convert a manual warranty tracking system to a computerized system. The system was integrated with the manufacturer's existing data management system. It generates potential liability reports related to "open" claims as well as reports related to disposition of settled claims. The system uses Internet technology and runs on an Intranet within the company.

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Cherry Ann Bedayo BSC-MA4