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| Author: | Wieland, D. E. |
| Title: | Developing practical information systems for retailers |
| Journal: | Journal of Systems Management
1992 : AUG. VOL. 43:8, p.20-22, 37 |
| Index terms: | RETAILING INFORMATION SYSTEMS COMPETITIVENESS INVENTORY CONTROL PERSONAL COMPUTERS COMPUTER NETWORKS |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Today's retailers need responsive information systems to maintain their competitive edge. For some they will be sophisticated, using telecommunication satellites. For others, a simple system to manage inventory will suffice. A case is described and analyzed to illustrate two approaches to automating a retail business. The first was a conversion from an existing system, the second a start up. The first decided on a package , the second custom developed. The first has a minicomputer host, the second a PC network. Several interesting details of the systems development and implementation are scrutinized. |
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