Introduction to branch computing
Aug 1988Information sheet giving introduction to branch computing.
SA/BRA/4/3/1/16/7/6
'Modern technology in retailing' paper by Jeremy Grindle
Sep 1985Copy of a paper given by Jeremy Grindle, Branch Services Director, on the employment of modern technology in the supermarket.
SA/BRA/4/3/1/9/3/9
Order forms for technology support and equipment
Apr 1982-Jun 1984Copies of order forms sent for Sainsbury's purchasing department for the maintenance of scanning system and related equipment. Includes costs.
SA/BRA/4/3/1/9/4
Retail systems strategy memorandum
20 May 1980Memorandum relating to a retail systems requirement report.
SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/15
Point of Sale Systems - impact on company data processing strategy
3 Jul 1979Report on the impact company data processing policy may have on managing the front end and marketing applications.
SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/3/25
Data capture equipment
[c. 1970s]Portable metal unit with raised keypad platform, display panel and light pen attached by coiled electrical cable. Manufactured by Plessey.
SA/BR/17/27
Haverhill branch tender plans by Roberts & Partners
1989-199040 outsize paper plans; tender drawings with revisions by Roberts & Partners Consulting Engineers relating to the Haverhill branch site, includes fish counter, scanning system etc. 3 A4 listings...
SA/SUB/ACO/3
Bar code explanation leaflet
c. 1980s-1990sInstructions for completing Customer Complaint Forms and Refund Book entries entitled 'Do you know your codes'. Relates to bar codes and EANs (European Article Number). An A4 sheet of coloured card...
SA/BRA/3/1/5/2
Development of front end systems - proposal for trial installations
9 Nov 1978Copy 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
Papers and minutes of BCAS (Branch Computers and Scanning) meeting, 23 Jun 1983
23 Jun 1983Includes minutes if the Directors Branch Committee meeting to discuss branch computers and scanning, report on progress to date on branch computing, application and development during 1983/84,...
SA/BRA/4/3/1/13/1
Papers and minutes of BCAS (Branch Computers and Scanning) meeting, 11 Dec 1984
11 Dec 1984Includes notes on BCAS planning, branch computing and scanning - 1985 programme - support facilities and branch computing and scanning project - 1984 programme.
SA/BRA/4/3/1/13/7
Branch computing projects
1981-1982Includes report detailing objectives for J. Sainsbury branch computing project 1982, copy of project plan, progress report, correspondence following a visit by food industry consultant, branch...
SA/BRA/4/3/1/13/9
Article Numbering Association (ANA) scanning stores list
1985List compiled by ANA of stores employing scanning equipment.
SA/BRA/4/3/1/2/4
Article Numbering Association (ANA) scanning stores list
1987List compiled by ANA of stores employing scanning equipment. Gives name of retailer, location of store, name of equipment supplier (e.g. IBM) and the number of lanes (checkouts) or wands (stock...
SA/BRA/4/3/1/2/5
"Scanning Made Simple" staff training video
1987Training video for Sainsbury's cashiers working at Sainsbury's scanning checkouts. The video explains techniques for scanning, explains how to operate the system, shows where barcodes are located. It...
SA/BRA/4/3/3/20/4
Development of front end systems discussion document
13 Oct 1978Discussion document covering scanning, Price Look Up and velocity codes.
SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/1/4
Scanning codes document
[1980s]Document explaining EAN numbers. EAN (European Article Numbering - now called International Article Numbering) is an international product numbering and bar coding standard.
SA/BRA/4/3/1/16/6/1
"Sainsbury's introduce PLUS: Price Look Up Scanning" sticker
[c. 1980]Small adhesive label.
SA/BRA/4/3/2/1
"Sainsbury's introduce PLUS Price look up scanning" shelf edge label
[c. 1979-1985]SA/BRA/4/3/5/1/6