Alternative Solutions Computer System :: Computer Science

Alternative Solutions Computer System Using a computer system would solve a lot of problems. When a customer wants to join the shop bonus club, their information could be added to a special file. All the information would be stored in a database using a program such as "access" in three tables, stock table, customer table, and employee table. This data would be linked Using a HCI like Visual Basic, someone in the company could create an easy way for customers to add their details, amend current details or delete their details if they wanted to stop being a member. The staff would use this same idea but the Vb program would be linked to the employee table instead of the customer, and the same with the stock. Manual Solution You could install a filling cabinet with dividers in, separating data into alphabetical order. If users wanted to add, delete or amend their details they would have to use a pen and paper to do it. Advantages for computerized solution: 1. It would be quick and easy to recall information by using a user friendly interface. 2. It would save room, as you wouldn't have to have a large filling cabinet in the room. 3. With different features such as clipart, if you ever need to create documents such as flyers or posters, you can add computer graphics. 4. A lot of information can be stored on the hard drive. 5. If a mistake is made it can be easily corrected. 6. Updates to information would be instant. 7. It is quick so staff wont waste time, meaning the business saves money. 8. With the link to the tills the database will constantly be updated. Disadvantages for computerized solution: 1. It would be expensive to install. 2. It would be expensive to train staff how to use different programs. Advantages for Manual solution 1. It would be cheap to install. 2. Staff would not have to be trained to use the system. 3. New documents would be easy to place in the cabinet as it is kept in alphabetical order. Disadvantages for Manual Solution 1. The filing cabinet that would store all the information would take up a lot of office space. 2. If there were a fire, flood or robbery all documents would be lost as there are no backups. 3. To keep the system neat and in order whoever was viewing the documents or adding a document would have to be very careful that they