The Use of Computers at Somerfields Supermarket in Cheadle Each store in the Somerfields chain uses a computer to keep track of transactions (purchases) throughout the day. The system uses real time processing so that at any time the manager of the store can check exactly how much stock there is in the shop. For example, when someone purchases something the item is passed over a bar code scanner, which records the item's code number. This item is then immediately deducted from the stock held in a database. If real time processing was not used then the manager would not know how much stock he had in until the end of the day. Of course not all stock is sold. Sometimes items are damaged, or wasted (eg. they go past their sell date). In these cases the stock still needs to be deducted from the database but needs to be classified as waste so that a purchase is not recorded. Staff use a portable electronic "wand" to scan the bar codes of these items. The wand uses radio waves to send its data to the main computer. They also use these wands to do manual stock takes (this is used to verify that the stock held in the computer database is correct). Every night the store's main computer connects to the Somerfield main frame computer. The main frame is a very powerful computer which connects to every computer in each of the Somerfield supermarkets. This computer will check the stock in each store and then automatically order new stock if it is needed. It will also change prices of stock, update the store on special offers and what to do to promote the offers etc. Somerfield also use an Intranet to keep its staff informed about promotions, special deals, changes to policy etc. The supermarket chain uses EFTPOS (electronic funds transfer at point of sale) so that customers can use credit and debit cards. The store prefers this method of payment to cash because there is less need for security, and also most people today shop only with cards and don't
In his article, Nicholas G. Carr discusses the future of information technology and how it will change from something that each individual company will have to produce themselves, to a system where larger companies can purchase it from an outside corporation as a utility. He begins by comparing the future of IT to what happened to electricity and how it underwent a change from a luxury to a commodity. He explained how this transformation underwent its course due to the fact that a single innovator, Samuel Insull, was able to innovate technology in a new way to create a form of mass electrical energy production. Innovations such as him are necessary for the future of the world and specifically information technology,
Since Fastenal is in local neighborhoods, they are able to stock items minutes away and ensure that people generally have the right amount of products, when and where they are required. As claimed by Fastenal’s website, they are perceived as “the industry innovator in vendor managed inventory (VMI) and industrial vending.” Vendor managed inventory is inventory that is essentially managed by its supplier. This keeps competitors at bay because whenever it is time to replenish the machines, the vendor determines that. Most companies manage their inventory on their own; therefore the burden of inventory is on them. Fastenal relieves companies from that burden and makes their lives much easier. In the Industrial Vending case study about Fastenal and Apex, it expresses that the CEO of Apex said, “the machines can transmit real-time data to order replenishment of supplies automatically, as well as determining whether a worker needs to use the part or has used too many of the same part in a certain time period.” Two Industrial Vending machines that Fastenal produces are the FAST 5000SM and the FAST Auto LockerSM. In accordance to the Industrial Vending case study, “Through Fastenal’s Fast 5000 vending machines and lockers, floor workers can avoid the long processes and treks to the supply store by walking to one of the five vending setups within the manufacturing area, swiping the employee badge they use
Finally, there will be the owner of the store who uses all the data which has been recorded at each and every level and he has the powers to update the data whenever he wishes to do or whenever he is required to
The only real Information systems used in each Dollar General store is their satellite link up (space net) and the POS (point of sale) software Triverstiy which enables headquarters with the day's sales information.
It is undeniable that Inventory Management is an important key to success at Walmart this paper will discuss the two main methods of Inventory Management used by Wal-Mart: Material Requirements Planning and Just-in Time. Next we write about the technical means of keeping track of inventories like RFID tags. We conclude with discussing how
Boom, the whole world is zombies'! Oh wait there just on their phones. "Wait are they socializing, no." All I see are people on their phone with ear buds. Wait if people are not socializing then where does that leave me! I broke my phone, dun. Sorry, just had to add that dramatic background. Well, where does that leave people. Many people have suffered from depression because of using their phone too much. Also there was a new study and if you use your phone too much you die more quickly. Well, that is just the thing, people don't make new friends. That makes people more alone, and I am going to approve it!
Answer: If one computer fails to operate, the distributer could make use of the extra computer so that the customers need not have to wait until the...
The system will be done with the use of a smart card that they need to present when making purchases. The purpose of the card is to have standard conversion of amount purchase to point and to store the points until it is needed to be use by the owner.
online. We do this because we find it easy and also we find it helpful
There are two E-commerce scenarios that have been looked at that face logistical issues in Australian organisations of Big W and Oz Hut and through the analysis of these organisations we will be looking into the systems used and how they are dysfunctional to these companies. Also exploring better ways to improve order fulfilment, third party logistics and the growing online retailing industry of changes needed to enhance competitiveness. With transportation having a substantial impact on the way the e-commerce trade is facilitated been a key element of building trust between sellers and buyers. (Commission, 2012)
Computers And Marketing Marketing is the process by which goods are sold and purchased. The aim of marketing is to acquire, retain, and satisfy customers. Modern marketing has evolved into a complex and diverse field. This field includes a wide variety of special functions such as advertising, mail-order business, public relations, retailing and merchandising, sales, market research, and pricing of goods. Businesses, and particularly the marketing aspect of businesses, rely a great deal on the use of computers.
E-commerce or electronic commerce is carrying out business communications and transactions through computers and over networks. It involves buying and selling of goods and services through digital communication. E-commerce also includes transactions on the World Wide Web and the Internet and means such as electronic funds transfer, smart cards and digital cash. E-commerce covers outward facing processes that interact with customers, suppliers and external partners such as sales, marketing, delivery, customer service, purchasing of raw materials and supplies for production.
Greater job satisfaction, this is done by tackling of interesting problems that seemed impossible until the dawn of the computer era.
E-commerce application is a platform where there is buying and selling of products and services which are done by businesses and consumers via an electronic medium, mostly without using any paper documents. “E-Commerce applications support transactions between businesses and their customers. They provide 24/7 customer support, allowing customers to order products, check orders and track shipping, review previous orders, reorder products, and manage their accounts.” (Auburn SeeWolf llc , 2009-2012)
Making a telephone call no longer should conjure up visions of operators connecting cables by hand or even of electrical signals causing relays to click into place and effect connections during dialing. The telephone system now is just a multilevel computer network with software switches in the network nodes to route calls get through much more quickly and reliably than they did in the past. A disadvantage is the potential for dramatic and widespread failures; for as has happened.