Introduction
Summary
What Constitutes a Business System?
Analysis and design can be focused and brief
Investigate and identify problems, opportunities and objectives

Analyze current systems and document requirements
Once we understand and have documented the system and issues we will examine, the analysis process can begin. In this phase we focus on what doesn’t work, and/or what could work better. We take the input of your staff, scrutinize each issue that has been identified and document requirements that will form the basis for evaluating the current and proposed system. We then identify opportunities for improvement, and examine how they could increase productivity or efficiency.

In many cases, more than one possible solution or alternative may be presented. Where multiple alternatives exist, there are usually details regarding cost, implementation, and impact that assist in making decisions about which is the most appropriate. The Analyst may prepare recommendations based on the requirements and objectives of the organization.

Present findings and alternatives
Designing the improved system
Developing, documenting and testing the custom application
Implementing, evaluating and maintaining the new system