Research Article

Technical Efficiency Evolution Model of the Integration of Information Technology and Manufacturing Technology

Table 2

Four SAM patterns.

PatternPathMain ideasRequirements for senior managementEnterprise status of information technology

Strategic execution model①-③-④The enterprise operation strategy is the driving force of the enterpriseSenior management sets the corporate strategy and determines the organizational structure and processes of the enterpriseInformation technology departments are subordinate to enterprise strategy

Technical potential model①-②-④Information technology supports enterprise strategy executionSenior management needs IT education, fully understands the role of information technology, and is able to formulate information technology strategyInformation technology personnel are responsible for building and designing an information technology organizational framework that matches the external environment

Competitive potential model②-①-③Emphasizes the transformation and promotion of an enterprise strategy through information technologyBusiness executives are competent in reviewing the information technology market based on business objectives and helping companies improve their existing governance models and operational strategiesManagers assist senior management with IT, acting as technical analysts and consultants

Service level model②-④-③Leading information technology is the enterprise’s strategic goal in order to improve their service levelSenior management can optimize the business and information technology resource allocation to ensure the enterprise’s rapid response to the information technology marketInformation technology management personnel enter the senior management level of the enterprise and monitor the enterprise’s operation, in accordance with the instructions