Supermarket Information Systems

Synopsis
Illustrates the structure and complexity of information systems in a supermarket chain and their importance in the effect operation of a store. Explains how personnel in Sainsbury’s stores use the system to enable store management to make more informed and better ordering decisions. Covers data gathering via the bar code, administration of the system, product ordering, management overview and promotional planning.
Series
Shotlist, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 28 min.
Year of production
1997
Availability
Sale; 1999 sale: £55.00 (+VAT +p&p) VHS, non-higher education 1999 sale: £150.00 (+VAT +p&p) higher education - master tape for re-editing and copying 2000 sale: £35.00 (+VAT inc. p&p) VHS
Uses
Intended as resource material for undergraduate biology teaching.
Subjects
Business studies
Keywords
business information systems; retail businesses; supermarkets

Credits

Producer
Peter Allison
Cast
Kevin Brighting 

Production Company

Name

Loughborough University of Technology Audio-Visual Services

Sponsor

Name

Educational Broadcasting Services Trust

Email
support@fenc.org.uk
Web
http://www.fenc.org.uk/ External site opens in new window
Phone
01553 630828
Address
c/o fenc
The White House
8 Gayton Road
Ashwicken, Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE32 1LS
Notes
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