TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES IN RETAILING Flashcards
What is the FOOD CHAIN?
- Food producer - apple farmer
- Food processing - wash/peel
- Food manufacturer - make juice
- Fold retailing - sell juice
What is SINGLE SOURCING?
= one supplier is the main source of a food/product to a retailer
( potatoes/veg/fruit )
What are the ADVANTAGES OF SINGLE SOURCING?
- special price
- large & regular order
- reliable
What is INTERNATIONAL TRADE?
Between countries has become easier in Europe therefor increasing imports
What is B2B e-commerce?
= BUSINESS 2 BUSINESS it’s an exchange of services & info
What is ELECTRONIC POINT OF SALE?
Scanner to read food product 13 digit bar code - produces description & price of product
What are CONVENIENCE FACTORS DURING SHOPPING?
- Automated doors
- Temp
- Lighting
- Aircon
- Announcements
- Digital screens
- Touch screen scales
- Electronic shelf labels
- Electronic ticketing
- Electronic surveillance tags
What are the IMPROVEMENTS IN FOOD SAFETY?
- Increased levels in traceability ( name / address )
- Monitoring of temp during distribution & retailing of food
- Digital probes
- Temp sensors which activate exams
What is MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING?
• trays are heat sealed with a mix of gases inside
= extends shelf life
= prevents discolouration
What is CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE STORAGE?
• Refrigerator = maintenance of certain atmospheric conditions
(Lorry)
What is ASEPTIC PACKAGING?
Sterile food that should be contained in sterile conditions
= more flavour & nutrients added
What is RADIO FREQUENCY ID TAGGING?
Transmits data to wireless receiver
- batch no
- barcode
- sold
- manufacturer
What is ELECTRONIC PRODUCT COSE??
Like barcode but more unique = easier traceability
What is SMART SHELF TECHNOLOGY?
Shelves designed to read radio frequencies to tell computers when running low
