1. Should Oceanside have a specific process to manage future changes and enhancements? What should it be?

2. What about version control? Should Oceanside institute a maintenance release methodology? Why or why not?

3. Suppose that you had to assign specific IT staff members to maintain the inventory control system. How would you accomplish the task? Describe your strategy in a brief memo.

4. What should Oceanside watch for to detect possible obsolescence in the future? Develop a checklist with specific examples that Oceanside management could use.

Oceanside Furniture produces indoor and outdoor wicker furniture. The company grew from one store in 2007 to eight locations today. Two years ago, the company’s IT department developed an inventory control system to keep track of products and reorder out-of-stock items. The new system was well received by users, and inventory problems have decreased significantly. Since the inventory system became operational, however, users steadily have requested increased functionality and changes in screen forms and reports.