Survey of Information Requirements of Business Organizations (Importers) in Ethiopia: The Case of Automotive Parts Importers in Addis Ababa
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1997-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Import business has international characteristics and carried alit between two or more
organizations, individuals living in different parts of the world. In order for the transactions
to be carried out smoothly, the information flow must be clear and properly set to adhere to
the rules and regulations of the perspective countries.
The seller is interested to sell his goods against good settlement or payment. The buyer is also
interested to get the goods in good condition. Thus both parties have to set an agreement
(contract) in which the terms and conditions of the transaction are well established. However,
this agreement by itself is not an end to materialise the physical delivelY of goods and effect
payment in return. The involvement of third party to facilitate the agreement reached between
the two parties is mandatoly. National Bank, Commercial Bank(s), Insurance, Shipping
companies, Customs, etc., are some of the institutes involved in each transaction of import
business.
The study therefore highlights the importance of business information in this context and
indicates the processes and the information required in the process of doing import business
in general and automotive parts import and sale in particular. Specifically the requirements of
each organisation such as Bank, customs, Insurance that have to be fulfilled by the importer
are detailed in the study.
The data flow in and out of the system is highlighted in detail using diagrams and tables.
Finally, a prototype database is created to show the importance of computerized business
information system in import and sale business sector. It is possible to store, manipulate, and
retrieve updated information from the system that in turn facilitates the provision of timely
information to support decision making.
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Information Science