Types of IOS Sample Clauses

Types of IOS. Based on the preceding phases, Xxxxxxxxxx (2007) developed a categorization of IOS into three different types: Elementary, intermediate, and advanced. These types were identified based on characteristics of technology, use, and partner factors. The types correspond with Xxxxxxxx and xxx Xxxx’x (2005) transaction, information-sharing, and collaborative views on IOS. However, Xxxxxxxxxx’x (2007) typology is chosen for use in this thesis. Table 2 below presents the types and characteristics of IOS. Table 2: IOS types and characteristics (Adopted from Xxxxxxxxxx, 2007) Characteristics Type of IOS Technology Use Partner factors Elementary - Many different IS in use (including EDI and 3rd party networks) - No/little internal systems integration - Technology seen as an operational tool, rather than as a key strategic component - Transactions only - Limited information communication and coordination - Collaboration at operational level - Organizations may be working towards their own agenda and for their own benefit - Trust exists, but is limited by the nature of the IOS - Partner collaboration is weak Intermediate - More than one IOS are used, but internal integration between IS gives integrated data flows - Role of technology moves from operational to strategic - Technology is used for a larger range of tasks, e.g. planning and strategy - Functional transactions and management - Some integration of IS to form links with parent organization - Improved level of communication between functions - IOS is replacing some face-to-face communications - IOS supports communications with partners - Collaboration at operational and tactical levels - Organizations may be working towards their own agenda and for their own benefit - However, some improvement in partner confidence due to increased communications and collaboration - Increased level of trust between partners - Integration of partnerships increasing Advanced - Technology viewed as a key strategic component with information as a key resource - Internal and external integration between information systems, using one or more Internet systems and portals - IOS used at all levels within the organization, from operational through to strategic - Technology is used for an extensive range of tasks within all functions - Integration of communications, functions, and processes is carried out by sophisticated technologies - Advanced IOS allow partners controlled access to extensive organizational information In sum, with ele...
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