The name of the company is Post Office. It is run by my uncle and the nature of his business, is selling household items (i.e. bread, milk) as well as a snack shop (crisps, sweets.) This business is located on Garrat Lane, Tooting.

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The name of the company is Post Office. It is run by my uncle and the nature of his business, is selling household items (i.e. bread, milk) as well as a snack shop (crisps, sweets.) This business is located on Garrat Lane, Tooting.

Description of Current System:

This business, currently adopts a manual system, for all major jobs, associated with running a newsagent/post office. This business is like a normal newsagent, except a post office is in work too. There are many electronic machines in his establishment, which do menial tasks, such as phone topping up (on pay as you go).

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The main system in place now, is very complex:

  • It is a manual, no computers involved.
  • All transactions, recorded in a till.
  • Stock levels, recorded by hand.
  • CCTV in place, for security.
  • All stock purchase receipts, from wholesalers, filed away in order.
  • All employees paid by how many hours, recorded by employer.
  • Orders, ordered by written letters.

 Problems with Current System:

The current system, due to the fact that it is all manually operated, has many, many problems, with various, serious problems. (i.e. Security)

  • System all manual, therefore slow and in-efficient.
  • Completely insecure, especially from ...

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