3. ICT

Question 1

what is EPOS used for in operations?

Answer 1

to maintain a database of their stock records

Question 2

what are the advantages of EPOS in operations?

Answer 2

-tighter control of stock levels, which improves cash flow and efficiency
-reduced labour costs for stock management
-tighter control on shrinkage

Question 3

what are the disadvantages of EPOS is operations?

Answer 3

expensive to purchase and maintain

Question 4

what is databases used for in operations?

Answer 4

to record supplier details or items of inventory

Question 5

what is computer aided design (CAD)?

Answer 5

this system is used by organisations when designing an item before it is manufactured
used to help create or modify designs prior to production of a prototype

Question 6

what are the advantages of computer aided design?

Answer 6

-the accuracy has increased significantly and human error (in drawings and measurements) have been reduced
-ideas can be saved, modified, printed and shared which saves time and allows clients to see a 3D visual concept of their design allowing any changes to be made at this stage thus saving valuable time
-it reduces space as hard copies of drawings no longer require to be stored
-standard layouts or templates can be created and saved as a time saver

Question 7

what are the disadvantages of computer aided design?

Answer 7

-initial expense of purchasing the necessary equipment and software is high
-staff must be trained in how to use the software and hardware
-less people are now required to create CAD drawings so it can have an impact on redundancies and unemployment

Question 8

what are the disadvantages of computer aided design?

Answer 8

-initial expense of purchasing the necessary equipment and software is high
-staff must be trained in how to use the software and hardware
-less people are now required to create CAD drawings so it can have an impact on redundancies and unemployment

Question 9

what is computer aided manufacturer (CAM)?

Answer 9

this system is using machinery that is controlled by computers

Question 10

what is the advantages of computer aided manufacture?

Answer 10

-it produces consistent results
-it can produced high accuracy results
-it can run efficiently 24/7
-difficult shapes can be managed due to the precision CAM can provide

Question 11

what are the disadvantages of computer aided manufacture?

Answer 11

-the expense of the machinery is high
-it can take time to programme the machinery with the operating code
-staff need to be trained in how to use the system