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A '''strategic information system (SIS)''' is a computer system used by organizations to analyze market and competitor information in support of [[business planning]].<ref name=":1" /> It contributes to corporate strategy by linking organizational requirements with information technology.<ref name=":2" /> This linkage is intended to assist organizations in responding to ongoing changes in the business environment, including competitive conditions.<ref name=":1">{{Cite journal |last=Weil |first=Kurt Ernst |title=PORTER, Competitive advantage, creating and sustaining superior performance |url=https://doi.org/10.1590/s0034-75901985000200009 |journal=Revista de Administração de Empresas |volume=25 |issue=2 |pages=82–84 |doi=10.1590/s0034-75901985000200009 |issn=0034-7590}}</ref>


A strategic information system (SIS) is a [[computer system]] used by organizations to analyze market and [[Competitor analysis|competitor]] information, helping them plan and make their business more successful. It shapes the [[Strategic management|corporate strategy]] of an [[organization]] by providing a connection between the organization's demands and the latest information technology. This connection helps the organization adapt to the continuous changes in the corporate environment; thereby gaining a competitive advantage <ref>{{Cite web |last=lfuente |date=2001-10-04 |title=Characterization of strategic information systems |url=https://www.monografias.com/trabajos7/chaof/chaof |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Monografias.com |language=es}}</ref>
In addition, SIS may support decision-making by providing data analytics, trend forecasting, and performance metrics.<ref name=":3" /> These capabilities can be used by managers to assess opportunities, evaluate risks, and examine operational efficiency.<ref name=":3" /> By integrating internal organizational processes with external market information, a strategic information system supports both operational decision-making and longer-term strategic planning, including activities related to innovation.<ref name=":2">{{Cite journal |last=Triwidayanti |last2=Zulkarnaen |first2=Iskandar |date=2022-01-25 |title=Information Systems Strategic Planning Using the Ward and Peppard Method |url=https://doi.org/10.34306/conferenceseries.v4i1.691 |journal=Conference Series |volume=4 |pages=52–58 |doi=10.34306/conferenceseries.v4i1.691 |issn=2747-2981}}</ref>


== Importance of Strategic Information Systems ==
== Importance ==
SIS supports decision-making by providing valuable insights to executives and [[Manager|managers]]. By integrating data from multiple internal and external sources, SIS provides a comprehensive view of an organization's performance and [[Marketing research|market trends]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2021-10-08 |title=Strategic Information Systems: How to Compete in the Digital Age |url=https://www.smartosc.com/strategic-information-systems-how-to-compete-in-the-digital-age/ |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=SmartOSC |language=en-US}}</ref>
A strategic information system is used by some organizations to support managerial decision-making by aggregating and presenting internal and external data. By integrating data from multiple internal and external sources, SIS systems provide a comprehensive view of an organisations performance and [[market trends]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2021-10-08 |title=Strategic Information Systems: How to Compete in the Digital Age |url=https://www.smartosc.com/strategic-information-systems-how-to-compete-in-the-digital-age/ |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=SmartOSC |language=en-US}}</ref>


SIS can give a business an advantage over its competitors by offering insightful data. It also helps in identifying opportunities and risks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2021-10-08 |title=Strategic Information Systems: How to Compete in the Digital Age |url=https://www.smartosc.com/strategic-information-systems-how-to-compete-in-the-digital-age/ |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=SmartOSC |language=en-US}}</ref>
SISs support the achievement of a company’s long-term goals and objectives.<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2021-10-08 |title=Strategic Information Systems: How to Compete in the Digital Age |url=https://www.smartosc.com/strategic-information-systems-how-to-compete-in-the-digital-age/ |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=SmartOSC |language=en-US}}</ref>


SIS aids in achieving a company's long-term goals and objectives.<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2021-10-08 |title=Strategic Information Systems: How to Compete in the Digital Age |url=https://www.smartosc.com/strategic-information-systems-how-to-compete-in-the-digital-age/ |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=SmartOSC |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Types ==
 
* Cost leadership strategy: It helps a company reach the lowest costs in the industry through business process engineering, reducing costs from suppliers, and reducing costs to customers.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Strategic of information system |url=https://sis.binus.ac.id/2020/12/08/strategic-of-information-system/ |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=School of Information Systems}}</ref>
== Types of Strategic Information Systems ==
* Differentiation strategy: It provides unique products or services and offering more value to customers than competitors.<ref name=":0" />
 
* Cost leadership strategy: Helps a company reach the lowest costs in the industry through business process engineering, reducing costs from suppliers, and reducing costs to customers. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Strategic of information system |url=https://sis.binus.ac.id/2020/12/08/strategic-of-information-system/ |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=School of Information Systems}}</ref>
* Differentiation strategy: Provides unique products or services and offering more value to customers than competitors. <ref name=":0" />
* Focus strategy: Helps companies focus on specific products or services within the organization.<ref name=":0" />
* Focus strategy: Helps companies focus on specific products or services within the organization.<ref name=":0" />
* Innovation strategy: Provides products or services with the latest innovations.<ref name=":0" />
* Innovation strategy: Provides products or services with the latest innovations.<ref name=":0" />
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* Quality strategy: Helps improve the quality of products and services.<ref name=":0" />
* Quality strategy: Helps improve the quality of products and services.<ref name=":0" />


==References==
== See also ==
{{Reflist}}
* [[Marketing research]]


== References ==
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Latest revision as of 07:33, 31 December 2025

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In addition, SIS may support decision-making by providing data analytics, trend forecasting, and performance metrics.[3] These capabilities can be used by managers to assess opportunities, evaluate risks, and examine operational efficiency.[3] By integrating internal organizational processes with external market information, a strategic information system supports both operational decision-making and longer-term strategic planning, including activities related to innovation.[2]

Importance

A strategic information system is used by some organizations to support managerial decision-making by aggregating and presenting internal and external data. By integrating data from multiple internal and external sources, SIS systems provide a comprehensive view of an organisations performance and market trends.[3]

SISs support the achievement of a company’s long-term goals and objectives.[4]

Types

  • Cost leadership strategy: It helps a company reach the lowest costs in the industry through business process engineering, reducing costs from suppliers, and reducing costs to customers.[5]
  • Differentiation strategy: It provides unique products or services and offering more value to customers than competitors.[5]
  • Focus strategy: Helps companies focus on specific products or services within the organization.[5]
  • Innovation strategy: Provides products or services with the latest innovations.[5]
  • Alliance strategy: Creates cooperative relationships that benefit both suppliers and other companies, even with competitors.[5]
  • Growth strategy: Helps companies develop and diversify their market.[5]
  • Quality strategy: Helps improve the quality of products and services.[5]

See also

References

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