Management Information Systems (MIS) sometimes referred to as management dashboards can give an abstracted view of an organisations processes and data, usually tied in some way to KPI's, to enable better decision making.

The ubiquitous use of web browser technology means that there is an opportunity to deploy content rich management information systems bespoke to client needs on every desktop in the organisation.

What is a management information system? Typically a computer based system which helps to bring together key roles within the organisation to share information on how the business performs. Performance is usually measured by taking the data available about a company and modelling it using the businesses set of Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

Typically the MIS system might usefully contain:

• Recording of data related to the support functions
• Sales data and sales orders
• Purchasing information
• Accounts and payroll information
• Information regarding the business plans, risk registers etc
• Client information often linked to a Customer Relationship Management CRM module

Performance Monitoring:

• This would often include production information
• Location and whereabouts of work in progress WIP
• Productivity and product lifecycle information

Decision Making and Strategic Support;

• Access to financial models to try "what if" scenarios.
• Informing the company strategy by referring back to the overall mission and business objectives.

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