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8 Cards in this Set
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Stock Control
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Keep track of stock.
Record stock levels. - Each entry into the database has an ID - When the ID is scanned... - The number in the stock field is... - Incremented if the item is coming to the warehouse - Decremented if the item is leaving the warehouse Condition of stock. Keeps track of where the stock is going. |
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Order Processing
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When the stock reaches a predetermined level.
The system automatically institutes a reordering process. When the goods arrive, the ordering process is informed so that the record of the order can be fulfilled. |
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Payroll
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Records are processed at the same time.
Processed at intervals (e.g. once a week). Payroll runs once everyone has left. Therefore large amount of data to be processed. No need for instant response to input. Data being processed is of a similar nature. Requires no human intervention during the processing. |
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Process Control
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Automatic control of a process.
Computer receives information about process from sensors. The data from sensors allows the system to make decisions which lead to actions. The previous set of input is compared with the next set of input, to see if actions taken had any impact. |
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Point of Sales System
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Identifies goods being bought.
- Bar code is read off the product - ID is searched in the database Carries out required process. - Accumulates the total value of all the goods - Prints the receipt Arranges for payment. - Made electronically |
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Marketing
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Process involves letting potential customers know about a product or service.
Creation of advertising material and product promotional material. Using the internet and direct mail. |
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Computer Aid Design (CAD)
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Use of a computer system to design a commodity/product.
Software can do calculations. Can be used to help with manufacturing. Can be used to estimate cost and make predictions. |
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Computer Aid Manufacturing (CAM)
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Use of a computer system with the manufacturing process.
The manufacturing process will use robotics, and will therefore be very precise, accurate and quick. |
