1. Draw a diagram of the proposed payroll EDI and EFT system (you can use Figure 5-8 as a guide).
2. List and briefly describe any problems or issues that you think might arise in the implementation of this system.
3. Provide a rationale and recommendation as to which elements of this system-if any-you think APM should hire an outside company to implement.
American Packaging Machinery (APM) is a company that provides repair and maintenance services to companies that operate large packaging systems. Packaging systems are arrangements of machinery that place items in containers such as boxes or bags and apply plastic shrink wrap to the containers. These machines must be adjusted regularly, and they have hundreds of parts that can wear out or fail. APM offers service contracts on most major packaging systems. A typical service contract provides for an APM technician to make regular visits to the customer site to perform preventive maintenance. The service contract also includes a certain number of emergency repair visits per year. APM also sends technicians to perform repairs for companies that do not have service contracts.