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BOS 2 manual

6 Nov 1997

Instructions relating to the branch stock ordering and control, and data capture system. There isn't a front and back covers/folder.The manual is divided into sections and annotated. BOS 2 (Branch...

SA/BRA/4/2/12/1

BOS 2 manual

Introduction to BOS2

c. 1980-1990s

One piece of paper concertinaed to form a leaflet. 'BOS2 IS NEW!', gives instructions with diagrams on how to use the stock ordering system. BOS 2 (Branch Ordering System) was a computer system for...

SA/BRA/4/2/12/2

Introduction to BOS2

Changes to screens in BOS2

c. 1980s-1990s

One piece of paper concertinaed to form a leaflet. Explains changes to stock ordering screens in the summer. BOS 2 (Branch Ordering System) was a computer system for ordering of stock to Sainsbury's...

SA/BRA/4/2/12/3

Changes to screens in BOS2

"BOS 2: Think about it!" training video

20 Dec 1988

Training video for the computerised branch ordering system Branch Ordering System 2. It was intended for use in conjunction with the workbook "BOS 2 - Learn About It!". The video was intended for...

SA/BRA/4/2/12/4

"BOS 2: Think about it!" training video

Functional specification of BOS 2

Apr 1989

55 page typed guide to the Branch Ordering System 2. BOS 2 (Branch Ordering System) was a computer system for ordering of stock to Sainsbury's branches.

SA/BRA/4/2/12/5

Functional specification of BOS 2

BOS 2 manual

c. 1980s

Contains information on daily and weekly Commodity Advice Reports (CAR) and forward Advice Reports (FAR) and the use Branch Ordering System with Plessey equipment and bar codes. There isn't a front...

SA/BRA/4/2/12/6

BOS 2 manual

BOS 2 leaflet proof

c. 1981

'BOS 2 IS NEW !': a proof of the Branch Ordering System leaflet. BOS 2 (Branch Ordering System) was a computer system for ordering of stock to Sainsbury's branches.

SA/BRA/4/2/12/7

BOS 2 leaflet proof

BOS 2 leaflet proof

c. 1981

'BOS 2 DATA ENTRY' :a proof of the Branch Ordering System leaflet. BOS 2 (Branch Ordering System) was a computer system for ordering of stock to Sainsbury's branches.

SA/BRA/4/2/12/8

BOS 2 leaflet proof

Memo concerning computer installation

17 Jul 1985

'COMPUTER INSTALLATION ACTION POINTS'. To branch computer installation personnel detailing instructions for installing stock ordering systems in branches. Possibly for the installation of BOS 2...

SA/BRA/4/2/12/9

Memo concerning computer installation

Stock ordering during computer installation memo

20 May 1985

'ORDERING CONTROL DURING INSTALLATION'. Instructions for managers of Hastings, Northampton, Hull, Bexleyheath and Rayleigh Weir branches during system installation.

SA/BRA/4/2/12/10

Stock ordering during computer installation memo

Area BCAS Review Meetings pre-meeting memo

20 May 1985

'AREA BCAS REVIEW MEETINGS' including System 25 information and notes. A line on the front page has been highlighted in yellow and the memo is signed. ICL System 25 was a mini-computer system...

SA/BRA/4/2/12/11

Area BCAS Review Meetings pre-meeting memo

Computer installations letter

18 Apr 1985

Draft of a letter for Managers of branches due for conversion to System 25. Includes instruction for B and W line ordering. ICL System 25 was a mini-computer system installed at each Sainsbury's...

SA/BRA/4/2/12/12

Computer installations letter

Shelf line ordering manual

Jul 1987

'FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION- SHELF LINE ORDERING' includes; data collection, calculating, reviewing and amending orders.

SA/BRA/4/2/12/13

Shelf line ordering manual

Warehouse line ordering manual

c. 1985

'SYSTEM DESCRIPTION-WAREHOUSE LINE ORDERING', give information on stock ordering and stock taking. The number seven in written in black ink on the top right of the front page.

SA/BRA/4/2/12/14

Warehouse line ordering manual

BOS 2 manual

Jun 1987

'BRANCH ORDERING SYSTEM 2 FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION' (version two). BOS 2 (Branch Ordering System) was a computer system for the ordering of stock by Sainsbury's branches.

SA/BRA/4/2/12/15

BOS 2 manual

BOS 2 draft ordering manual

Oct 1987

'OVERVIEW OF NEW BOS 2 ORDERING (version three). BOS 2 (Branch Ordering System) was a computer system for the ordering of stock by Sainsbury's branches.

SA/BRA/4/2/12/16

BOS 2 draft ordering manual

BOS 2 Buyers' Guide

Jul 1988

'BOS 2 BUYERS GUIDE'. Gives recommendations to buyer's on ordering using the BOS 2 system. BOS 2 (Branch Ordering System) was a computer system for the ordering of stock by Sainsbury's branches.

SA/BRA/4/2/12/17

BOS 2 Buyers' Guide

Bar code tickets

1986

Product bar codes for brussel sprouts, mixed vegetables, broccoli and chips. Part of the BOS 2 stock ordering equipment. BOS 2 (Branch Ordering System) was a computer system for the ordering of stock...

SA/BRA/4/2/12/18

Bar code tickets

Recommended bacon order (BOS 2 computer system generated report)

24 May 1986

Commodity Advice Report (CAR) for branch 171 Chislehurst. BOS 2 generated suggested order regarding dept. 755 Tendersweet Bacon. Annotated in black and red ink.

SA/BRA/4/2/12/19

Recommended bacon order (BOS 2 computer system generated report)

BOS 2 (Branch Ordering System) Action list

9 Feb 1985

'BOS 2 Action List, File 3 Section 7'. Branch Ordering System instructions to Provisions Managers on foods such as butter, flora and yogurts. BOS 2 (Branch Ordering System) was a computer system for...

SA/BRA/4/2/12/20

BOS 2 (Branch Ordering System) Action list