This document is a presentation on management information systems and how technology transforms organizations. It discusses how e-commerce and online retail is growing significantly in countries like India and China. It also summarizes how technology lowers barriers to entry and creates new markets. Additionally, it provides examples of how companies like Dell use lean manufacturing and mass customization through build-to-order and just-in-time inventory systems. Finally, it discusses the impact of technology in increasing managerial span of control and enabling more strategic decision making through improved information and tools.