The Management Information and Decision Support (MIDS) System at Lockheed-Georgia
Houdeshel, George, Watson, Hugh J.
Management Information Systems Quarterly · 1987 · Volume 11 · Issue 1
Abstract
The Management Information and Decision Support System (MIDS) has been supporting senior executives at Lockheed-Georgia for the past eight years. MIDS combines off-the-shelf hardware with in-house developed software to provide a system with unique capabilities. MIDS’ benefits include better information, improved communications, an evolving understanding of information requirements, a test-bed for system evolution, and cost reductions. It is a success as measured by an assessment of benefits, frequency of use, and user satisfaction. Factors contributing to the success of MIDS include a committed senior executive sponsor, carefully defined systems requirements, carefully defined information requirements, a team approach to systems development, an evolutionary development approach, and careful computer hardware and software selection.
Keywords
Executive information systems, decision support, systems development, H.3.5, H.4.0, H.4.2, K.6.0
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