1. a) Assuming that Fastfit goes ahead with its plans to have an e-commerce site, identify two physical locations, from where customers can enter their orders to the ecommerce site and b) For each of the locations that you mentioned, identify the technologies (cover the areas of software, hardware and networks) that a customer would need (at the location) to accomplish this activity? (use a table); Physical Location | Technologies Required | | Hardware | Software | Network | Home | * Personal Computer (Desktop) * Laptop * Modem | Operating Software such as Windows, Web Browsing Capability Security software such as (McAfee, Ad-Aware) | Access to the internet | Office | * Office Computer (Desktop) * Laptop * Modem | Operating Software such as Windows, Web Browsing Capability Security software such as (McAfee, Ad-Aware) | Access to the internet(Wi-Fi) | Customers do not need any additional software and hardware to order online. Customers can pay the product cost by entering their credit card number. So there is no need of any hardware and software in order to make payment online. 2. a) What technology components (cover the categories of software, hardware and networks) do we need at FastFit to interact with our customers on the web?
What are the benefits to businesses (and others) of using information technology for doing work tasks? Administrative tasks can be completed quickly, efficiently and be produced to a professional high standard using the various templates that are available. Documents can be personalised to reflect a company image and to make the information easy to view. Information can be shared quickly between people and businesses. Documents can be altered quickly if needed without disrupting the rest of the document.
Managing the marketing function begins with a complete analysis of the company’s situation.The marketer should conduct a SWOT analysis, by which it evaluates the company’s overall strengths (S), weaknesses (W), opportunities (O), and threats (T). Conduct a SWOT analysis for your organization. Review chapter 14 in your eBook. Direct marketing is rich in tools, from traditional old favorites such as direct mail, catalogs, and telemarketing to the Internet and other new digital approaches. What direct marketing tools does your organization use?
Technology or Business Practice used to augment the solution A business practice that may be used to solve the problems of downsizing due to new software systems being introduced as well as competition from other retailers is enterprise software. Enterprise software is built around thousands of predefined business processes that reflect best practices. Especially when it comes to securing the website, this process would be most beneficial. A good example of this is found in SC Magazine: For IT Security Professionals (15476693); Aug2013, Vol. 24 Issue 8, p47-47, 1p, 1 Color Photograph.
In relation to your current business environment (or one that you are familiar with), identify at least two different types of information technology that may be used when completing work tasks. Some forms of information Technology that I use when completing tasks are: • Spreadsheets-used for inputting formulas and figures • Word Processing-used for letters • Database-used for inputting client names and addresses etc. • Mobile Technology • Presentation Software-Presentation slides 2. What are the benefits to businesses (and others) of using information technology for doing work tasks? Information Technology benefits a business by allowing it to work more efficiently and effectively to maximise productivity: Benefits are as follows: • Faster communication for example email communication • Electric storage • Enhanced Protection of Information • Information sharing is made easier through storage and communication • Geographical barrier are removed • Cost savings
This will ensure more delivery fees and more paperwork for the company. The company will have to account for promotional items that the wholesale companies may offer for products being bought. A positive trade-off for the company will be the use of software which may or may not be already
Business Admin Level 2 (Crit. 1.1) Identify different types of information technology that may be used for work tasks? Internet – websites, social media as used by businesses (Facebook, twitter, email) software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, accounting software, customised software designed for specific industries or organisations and email software with calendar. (Crit. 1.2) Outline the benefits of using information technology for work tasks?
Managers should manage the supply chain efficiently and employees should track as many items as possible while knowing the availability. In addition, some of Kudler’s other needs include payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, capital assets, inventory, purchasing, general ledger, point of service transactions, bank reconciliations, and security. Strength and weaknesses Currently, Kudler uses a comprehensive Retail Enterprise Management System (REMS) to run their business. REMS contains different modules, which includes both finance and accounting. Microsoft designs the software and it provides a complete point of sale (POS) solution that enables Kudler to meet unique requirements (Microsoft Dynamics, 2014).
GM 591 Prof. C. Franklin Course Project Proposal Over view of Organization and My Role In It The company that I will be analyzing will be Fiserv Output Solutions. FOS is a leading provider business communications to worldwide clients. From plastic card manufacturing to laser printing to electronic document delivery services, FOS offers unique solutions to your business. The location I will be referencing is Stafford, TX. The services offered at this location are plastic card printing, document printing, lettered mailing and statements, as well as customer service for our many clients served.
Unit 3: Warehouse Management and Support Processes 3.1 Introduction Warehouse and Support process are drafted to label the management and planning the data warehouse projects that are analytical to the successful execution and successive extension to the data warehouse. The system is defined to facilitate the project manager and warehouse instructor during the development projects. The software helps in building the companies goal to reduce the chances of transactional errors, minimize the material handling and optimizing the warehousing projects. There are many organizations that are into the selling of WMS (Warehouse Management System) which has pros as well as cons. There are some products which may fit to it better with the capital expenditure