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problems, the company needs an information system that regulates the distribution system to run more
efficiently and the data is well organized.
This study aims to build an information system with the ability to manage data and present the required
information. The results of this study is an information system that is used to help provide solutions to problems
that often arise in the process of distributing products. The proposed information system can solve the problem
of making a company passport. The web-based information system in product distribution will automatically
save the data distribution in the database. The products delivery confirmation process can be done by the
consignee himself. The proposed information system can provide reports automatically. The availability of
information system will improve the facilitate of administrative procedures, increase efficiency employee,
improve output, and save time and money (Theorin et al., 2017).

2. Methods

In the design of information systems, it is necessary to use a methodology that can be used as a guideline
for how and what to do during the manufacture of information systems. In this study, the systems approach
method used is a structured approach method and the method of developing systems using the prototype
development method.
A structured approach is a method of approach that is equipped with the tools and techniques needed in
system development in order to obtain a structure based on a good and clear understanding (Ensour and Alinzi,
2014). The structured approach method is a method used to clearly define the system structure. Besides that,
the structured approach method provides a clear picture of the data flow and describes the activities in detail
(Kadir and Triwahyuni, 2013). The tools used in a structured approach include: flow maps, context diagrams,
data flow diagrams (DFD), data dictionaries, and data design (normalization and table relations).
Systems development is preparing a new system in order to replace the old system or to revise the current
system (Hartono, 2005). The system development method used is prototype method. Prototyping is an approach
that creates a model that shows the features of a product, service, or proposed system (Hartono, 2005).
Prototyping is a method in system development that can perform initial testing so that the system can be
evaluated. Prototyping provides facilities for system developers to identify unmet needs and difficulties in using
the system by interacting with each other between system developers and users during the manufacturing
system.

3. Results and Discussion

a. Previous Research
Other studies are needed to complement current research in developing system as guidances and
comparison. The author uses two previous studies including:
1. Susan Dian Purnamasari, Maulana, and Fatoni entitled Web Service-Based Products Distribution
Information System. This research was conducted at PD Panca Motor Palembang, which is engaged
in automotive dealerships, with branches spread across several regions. The previous process of
distributing products was by sending products to several branches that were out of stock. In data
processing, this company has used Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. The application
is not integrated with the branches, so it is not effective in exchanging information on products that
only use the telephone. For this reason, a web service-based information system is built that can
help and simplify the process of exchanging information flows (Sitanggan and Kusumaningrum,
2019).
2. Damayanti entitled Information Systems for the Distribution of Welding and Advertising Using the
SCM Model. The research was conducted at Sahal Jaya Teknik, a company engaged in the
manufacture of storefronts, canopies, ceilings, fences, and household furniture using aluminum and
iron. The process of requesting goods from companies to suppliers still uses the telephone and the

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