Covers catagories of data processing activity, computer network options, feasibility study and pilot project.

Memoranda regarding feasibility study into the Data Processing Strategy Working Party's recommendations for multi-mainframe installations.

Memoranda from Jeremy Grindle regarding working party reports and the collation of data from branches for use at the centre.

Notes on matters that have had significant effects on data processing strategy equipment or systems.

Paper explaining the background into a study to be carried out into the next stage of computer development.

Memorandum from J. R. Fraser regarding the possible requirement for some data processing equipment to handle increasing volume of branch data. ...

Covers the review of the meeting with the steering group, feasibility study, pilot project, minicomputer applications, Streatham computer,...

Memorandum from P.R. Smith to members of the Data Processing Strategy Working Party regarding technical developments likely to influence data...

Leaflet introducing Knowledge Pool the service management team leading the support side of IT.

Reference manual for System 25 installations at new branches. ICL System 25 was a mini-computer system installed at each Sainsbury's branch in the...

Plots the progression of System 25 from 1981 to 1994. ICL System 25 was a mini-computer system installed at each Sainsbury's branch in the 1980s...

Covers computer network and first report.

Annotated paper written by J. E. Blake of Data Processing and Programme Department outlining the principal computer systems operated by the company.

Memorandum from Jeremy Grindle to members of the Data Processing Working Party reagrding the preparation of a proposal to trial two installations of...

Covers terms of reference and basic assumptions, sharing of present knowledge and action plan.

Document produced by a member of Sainsbury's staff detailing developments in scanning and other computer systems.

Annotated copy of a booklet issued to explain the role of the Data Processing Department. Possibly published for external interested parties.

Discusses the options of a central processing network, distributed processing network and a decentralised network.

Discusses options for hardware and manpower resources for alternative data processing networks.