Point of Sale systems

Memo from Jeremy Grindle to Mr J D Sainsbury and others regarding problem areas identified in a discussion about Point of Sale scanning.

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/1

Analysis of sales at Chingford branch carried out over a 13 week period. The information was used as background material for decisions on velocity coding and the move towards computer linked systems.

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/2

Summary of American study tour which involved a detailed examination of supermarket operational systems and specifically scanning systems to assist in defining future Sainsbury's policy

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/3

Discussion document covering scanning, Price Look Up and velocity codes.

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/4

Copy of document issued for discussion at DBC [Department of Branch Computing] meeting relating to the proposed trial installation of front - end scanning systems in Sainsbury's branches.

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/5

Terms of reference for Point of Sale projects. Covers key entry, conventional cash registers and scanning systems.

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/6

Memorandum relating to EAN labelling, the methods of application and position on product packs. EAN (European Article Numbering - now called International Article Numbering) is an international...

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/7

Document reviewing the policies adopted for Point of Sale trial programmes at Broadfield and Chippenham stores.

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/8

Document issued to members of the DP [Data Processing] strategy meeting. Covers managing the front end, possible enhancements, marketing applications, other applications and implications for DP...

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/9

Memorandum relating to EAN labelling and scanning progress. EAN (European Article Numbering - now called International Article Numbering) is an international product numbering and bar coding...

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/10

Report on scanning progress and the experience of the Broadfield trial.

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/11

List of questions for 1980 visit to American supermarkets. Question cover checkout operation, equipment, in-store uses, consumer reaction, data for marketing, access to sales data and further uses for...

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/12

Paper detailing the systems requirements of the Retail Division. Covers ordering, merchandising, stock control, cash handling, payroll, departmental profit centres, branch profit and loss accounts,...

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/13

Notes documenting points discussed at a meeting. Subjects covered include: management requirements, impact of new systems on the Retail Division, stock results, role of District Manager, role of the...

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/14

Memorandum relating to a retail systems requirement report.

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/15

Memorandum from Jeremy Grindle regarding his thoughts on range control and commodity numbers.

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/16

Progress report on preparations for the start of scanning, installation of the new checkouts, application of bar code labels, cashier training, customer education and source marking of goods.

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/17

Report detailing the types of analysis from item sales which are available or will be made available through branch computing.

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/18

Document reporting on progess at Broadfield trial store includes: checkout performance, customer reaction, equipment performance, branch operations, NCR installation, use of data, head office,...

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/19

Report covering: equipment suppliers - availability of equipment, reliability, service support, system support and quality of personnel; source marking; operational management requirements, data...

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/20

Paper summarising the main issues and agenda for a special POS meeting. Agenda to include: scanning as an essential part of the 1980's supermarket, benefits to retail operations, marketing benefits,...

SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/21