My Business Process

When I was working at Canadian Tire as a Hardware - Logistics clerk, I participated in several business processes required to complete my job. One of the many business processes that I participated in was unloading trucks and entering the new products into the inventory and data systems (facilities). Along with this process I also was required to bring the new product to the designated hardware section in the warehouse and organize it according to product numbers (Resources; as a worker I myself am a resource because I contribute directly to the business process), fill holes on the sales floor, and create new homes for brand new products. To create new homes or fill homes a tool known as a RF gun is used to printo out data based on consumer purchases and sales (Information).

My Favorite Sustainable and Disruptive Technologies

Sustainable and Disruptive technologies; What are they?

A sustainable technology is a technology that continues to grow from year to year and is replaced by a newer version, rather than a whole new program, based on consumer demand. This technology is steady and helps society grow by helping to increase productivity through efficiency and effectiveness.

A disruptive technology is a  brand new technology that cannot grow or be more than it is. This technology takes away from and poses certain threats towards sustainable technologies. It does not help contribute to a societiess productivity.

Throughout the day an individual might use both types of these technologies, maybe even without knowing it. In a day in my life, I definitely use both types of technologies, an example of each type are below.

SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY
TD Canada Trust Interact - This technology can be considered a sustainable one because it has existed for years and although its software is constantly updated and improved, the program and basic service is still offered. This technology helps create an effective and efficient society by enabling individuals or groups to be able to save money, transfer money, withdraw cash and several other transactions and procedures that through past methods might have cost the business time and money.

DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Movies on Demand - This technology can be considered a disruptive technology because not only is it a fairly new technology, it also takes away from many sustainable technologies such as movie rental businesses, movie theatres, etc.

 Below is a link to an article which discuses the top 10 most disruptive technology combinations.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/143474/the_10_most_disruptive_technology_combinations.html

My IS Day

Well, just like most individuals in my age group, I use many different Information Systems throughout the duration of my day. Below are a list of my daily IS activities and their relation to each of the 5 components of Information Systems.

Every day I use my laptop to check my e-mail. This means that;1. I use my laptop; being the hardware
2. I use my Internet connection as well as Windows 7 and Hotmail; all of which are software
3. I check my e-mail and send e-mails; this is the transmission and reception of data
4. moving back to turning the computer on, logging into my e-mail, and even typing e-mails and sending e-mails; these would all be considered procedures
5. and last but not least the receiver and sender of the e-mails, myself, being 'people'.

Every day I use my cellphone to send blackberry messages (bbm's). This means that;
1. I use my cellphone; being the hardware
2. I use my blackberry OS6 software as well as the blackberry messenger software and my wifi or data plan
3. I send and receive messages or data
4. when I type a message or make a status update, these are procedures. Even when I turn my phone on or connect to the Internet through wifi, these are all procedures.
5. and last but not least, once again, the receiver and senders of the blackberry messages, myself and/or "people".

Every day I use my Debit Card to make purchases. This means that;
1. I use my debit card as well as the ATM machine or Interac machine, being the hardware
2. I use the Interac software and its connecting network
3. I enter my pin when making purchases as well as when withdrawing cash. I can also chose which amount I would like to receive for cash back when making store purchases. These can all be considered "data" components.
4. When I type in my pin, choose the account I would like to withdraw from or credit a purchase to, and OK the decision; this would be considered procedures.
5. and lastly the people involved, which would be the bank, the bank tellers, the cashier, and myself.

Every day I use my computer to visit the Facebook web page. This means that;
1. I use my laptop; being the hardware
2. I use my Internet connection as well as Windows 7 and Facebook; all of which are software
3. I check my profile and post pictures, as well, I send and receive Facebook chat messages and private messages; this is the transmission and reception of data

4. moving back to turning the computer on, logging into my account, sending personal messages, making wall posts and uploading images or videos; these would all be considered procedures

5. and last but not least users or people involved, meaning the individuals who provide the Internet service, the people who provide the facebook network, myself and my friends.

Above are the Information Systems that I use on a daily basis and the most frequently. Information Systems are groups of components, 5 to be exact, that interact to produce information. (Computer Hardware, Software, Data, Procedures, and People)

Here is a link discussing DATA MINING and Information Systems that are used to do so.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8328334832425023023#

My Personal Goals

My plan is to become a small business owner in the future. I am taking many steps to see that this wish of mine does in fact become a reality. Currently I am completing a Business Marketing 3 year course at Sheridan College and am in my 1st year. After I complete this course I plan to Further my education in the Business Field, and also hope to attain at least a part time position at TD Bank. Once my career has blossomed and I have created a Career Portfolio for myself I plan to create a Business plan and open my own Tanning Salon. These are of course steps that are part of a long-term plan and are 'long-term' goals so to speak. When it comes to short-term goals, my focus is on completing all my courses with a minimum 3.5 GPA.

My Employment History

During school I took several co-op courses. I worked with several different companies to earn credits towards my education as well as life skills and business related skills and knowledge. My two favorite co-op positions were at Gallinger Ford Auto Dealership and Shop in Milton, ON., and Austen and Noble Insurance Brokers Ltd. also in Milton, ON. At both of these position my duties were to shadow certain employees and get a feel for the business world and the different processes that must be completed to run a business efficiently. Alongside my hours of co-op service, I have had many part-time and full-time working positions, some of which were; packager (12 hour continental shifts), Part-time Cashier, Part-Time Sandwich artist, Full-Time Logistics Hardware Clerk, Part-Time Key holder, and many more.

My Educational Achievements

I have taken many steps to further my education in the business field. For example; I completed a Business Specialist High Skills Major at Gary Allan High School in Milton. During which I received training in fire safety, first aid, customer service, team work and leadership as well as the required school courses; marketing, accounting, entrepreneurs, and others.