technology

Question 1

describe the use of IT

Answer 1

for example laptops/tablets/smartphones and email, can be used to purchase supplies quickly.

Question 2

describe the use of the internet

Answer 2

can be used to research supplier prices.

Question 3

describe the use of EPOS

Answer 3

can be used with computerised inventory control to automatically re-order depleted inventory.

Question 4

describe the use of computerised devices

Answer 4

can be used by warehouse staff to check and find inventory.

Question 5

describe the use of automated systems

Answer 5

can track deliveries for both the business’s and the customer’s information.

Question 6

describe the use of spreadsheets

Answer 6

can be used to accurately and quickly produce production budgets.

Question 7

describe the use of CAM (computer aided manufacture)

Answer 7

such as robotics can be used in automated production

Question 8

describe the use of emerging technologies

Answer 8

eg solar energy, wind energy and EV can be used to harness renewable energy.

Question 9

describe the use of CAD (computer aided design)

Answer 9

can be used to simulate a design in a 3D environment allowing the designer to have an idea of how the finished product will look