Branch ordering system diagrams
ndHand drawn diagrams showing the flow of information through branch ordering systems.
SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/3/27
Notes on scanning developments
ndNotes about scanning developments. Covers checkout enhancement,electronic shelf edge labels, loyalty systems, SABRE [SAles Based REplenishment computer ordering system].
SA/BRA/4/3/1/17/55
Images of shelf filling, price marking and scanning
20th centuryColour and black and white photographs, slide transparencies and negatives of the preparation of shelf filling, product ticketing, price marking and computerised stock control.
SA/BR/15/IMA/1
Computer/data processing material
1914-1968SA/BL/3/28
Data processing room images
1950s-1970sBlack and white photographs and slide transparencies of the data processing room and equipment.
SA/BL/IMA/14
Images of checkouts
1950s-1980sColour slide transparencies, negatives of manual and computerised checkouts. (Mainly manual checkouts) Includes disabled access checkouts.
SA/BRA/4/3/5/5
Training material
1952-1999Includes: Material for training in general office e.g. e-mail and information technology guides. Training notes for butchery. Training notes for trainers. Laminated cards with training tips. Mouse...
SA/EMP/TRAI/8
Portable data collector
[1960s-1980s]Unit used for scanning bar codes. Probably used for scanning shelf edge labels within branches for stock control purposes. Consists of unit with keypad, verbatim data cassette and laser scanning wand...
SA/BR/17/2
Introducing the computer to JS
[1960-1961]Booklet explaining the changes that would be made to particular tasks with the introduction of an EMIDEC computer e.g. calculation of branch orders, printing of debit notes, stocks and sales.
SA/BRA/3/1/1/16
Photograph of EMIDEC 1100 computer arriving at Blackfriars (Sainsbury's head offices)
[1961]The computer being delivered was Sainsbury's first computer installed at its Stamford House head office in May 1961. It was used for the stock control of non-perishable lines. ('The Best Butter in the...
SA/BL/IMA/15/5
'JS Journal', March 1961
Mar 1961Folkestone, Hythe and Ashford branches (includes pictures) pgs 2-8; The Oxford Farming Conference (includes picture of refrigerated cabinets) pg 9; Emidec 1100 computer (includes pictures) pgs 10-11;...
SA/SC/JSJ/15/3
'JS Journal', April 1961
Apr 1961Night deliveries to Derby (includes pictures) pgs 2-7; Origins, growth and methods of quick frozen food industry (Clarence Birdseye) (includes pictures) pgs 11-15; Pictures of the preparation work...
SA/SC/JSJ/15/4
'JS Journal', June 1961
Jun 1961Front cover: Picture of the Emidec 1100 being installed. Emidec 1100 computer and how it works (includes pictures) pgs 2-9; Tribute to Mr S. F. Farrow (includes picture) pg 10; Pictures of new cake...
SA/SC/JSJ/15/6
Standing instructions: General shop practice 1 and 2, Computer and hygiene
1964-1970Instuctions include: cleaning materials; refrigeration equipment; hot weather instructions; evening shift work; employment of students; deliveries; Sainsbury's delivery drivers; opening and marking...
SA/BRA/3/1/1/5/1/1
Standing instructions: General shop practice 2, computer and hygiene
1964-1970Instructions include: stock counting and recording; customer relations; cash register procedure; office procedures eg. pay roll, cash control, income tax; security; recruitment; food hygiene; personal...
SA/BRA/3/1/1/5/1/3
'JS Journal', September 1965
Sep 1965Keywords: 'Why Meat Prices Rise' pp.2-4; Norwich self-service branch (with photographs) pp.5-9; IBM 1440 Computer installed at Blackfriars (with photographs) p.10; computer room at Blackfriars [head...
SA/SC/JSJ/19/6
Shelf edge label "Gallaher cadets filter 3 x 20" with barcode
[c. 1967-1973]Small rectangular piece of card. The front of the card contains a description of the item, "Gallaher cadets filter 3 x 20" [cigarettes], a seven digit code, "72 614 50", and a barcode. The back of the...
SA/BRA/4/2/28/10
'JS Journal', November 1968
Nov 1968Keywords: Ambassador Award for Achievement (with photograph) p.2; Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries visits Basingstoke depot and Guildford supermarket (with photographs) pp.3-5; training...
SA/SC/JSJ/22/7
Operation manual for GH210 Magnetic Tape Terminal
Dec 1969'The GH-210 Magnetic Tape Terminal' by Standard Telephones and Cables (Ltd). Used in transmitting debits to depots in conjunction with Plessey trolleys (1972-1980). Gives an overview of how it...
SA/BRA/4/2/26/1
Computer punch cards
[c. 1970s-1980s]Computer cards used for storing customer information.
SA/BL/3/23