Perennial advances in technology provide businesses with opportunities to implement the latest knowledge in the field into ongoing operations. System analysis and design is used to solve internal problems, improve efficiency and expand opportunities, and it has a direct impact on the bottom line of a business. Therefore, evaluating the advantages is a worthwhile undertaking for business managers and owners.
The data-processing needs of a business vary depending on the type of business and scale of operations. System analysis and design benefit businesses whether used for specific projects or across the full scope of business operations company-wide. Using system analysis and design helps a business identify both opportunities and problems by recognizing and evaluating strengths and weaknesses of the company. Focusing on the strengths of the business while seeking constant improvement in areas of weakness allows the business to improve quality across the board.
According to The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, more and more businesses must find ways to compete globally. In many situations, this involves the development and implementation of e-commerce on a large scale. System analysis and design are crucial in situations where the integration of a multinational information system is required. Among the advantages of competing globally is increased market coverage area, which generally results in increased profits.
Types of Use
Ongoing analyses in order to modify components of the system that do not prove efficient and to upgrade designs also improves the quality of a business as outdated methods are discontinued and new procedures implemented. System analysis and design can be used to improve procedures in handling accounts receivable, in preparing and implementing a budget and in scheduling regular or one-time projects. System analysis and design also can be used to identify, develop and market new products as well as identify and enter new markets with existing and new products.
The business of business is to make money. An obvious advantage of using system analysis and design to improve business quality is increased profits. Low quality or substandard products can have detrimental consequences on a business over time. Reputation wanes. The expense incurred with repeating tasks erodes profits. Competitors can move into the company's sales territory. The benefits of an integrated system include higher levels of quality control and lower production costs by streamlining data processing and production processes. A systems engineer can implement complex designs to complete multiple and intricate production jobs along an extensive assembly line.