New System Proposal

The Dirt Bike's organization could benefit from an intranet in numerous ways. One of the first ways that this organization could be beneficial is by having information on a secure network. When employees need to look up information in regards to certain products or procedures an intranet can help provide this information without the security risk that the internet can have. Having secure information within an organization is essential especially when information is being shared. Sharing information within the organization helps all area's to be as productive and cost effective as possible.

Having an intranet would allow employees at Dirt Bikes across the board to share any and all information that is pertinent to the company. This is great for the sales team. With an intranet a sales person can track and log any leads that they may have on the intranet and allow them to share this information with other sales members. Another benefit for the sales team is that they can also share presentations and training. This can help with the costs of training new employees and updating training procedures by having a video that all can view.

When it comes to Human Resources at Dirt Bike's an intranet will help to keep employee records and financial records. It is important for employees to be able to access important information regarding company policies and procedures. An intranet will allow this including upcoming corporate information, employee handbooks and more. Allowing employees to be in control and have access to information that affects them in one place makes for less confusion and more direct communication. Also, the intranet would allow employees and human resources to view paystubs, time cards, sick time and vacation. When company employees are happy then their performance is better. This then leads to the benefit of operations for the organization.

When all of the information that an employee would need to complete their job is available that increases production for the company. If Dirt Bike employees are able to locate order, tracking, and customer information quickly and accurately this then turns into profit. For a customer it is important for them to feel as if they are being taken care of and that they matter to the company. If Dirt Bike's employees can not access customer information whether it is a customer that is ordering a bike or a part then sales will go down resulting in a loss of profit for the company.

Manufacturing at Dirt Bikes would also benefit from an intranet because they would be able to keep track of parts and labor very easy. The intranet can allow them to log products and orders. This will help to keep track of any issues with manufacturing that could come up. With manufacturing the intranet will help with quality control of the product that is being made. Allowing for training to be up to date and that all safety procedures are being followed. Instructions on manufacturing can be kept up to date and edited easily for all to see.

Marketing may want to communicate with each other about how to get the product out to the public without the competition seeing it, the intranet will allow this. Since the information on the intranet is on a secure network meaning that only employees can view it this helps to eliminate competition.

To help Dirt Bike's become a more efficient, profitable, and efficient company they should also adopt instant messaging and e-mail tools. E-mail is one of the best tools that any company can have. If Dirt Bikes were to have e-mail then the employees can communicate quickly with each other. Instead of have long telephone conversations they could send an e-mail to

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