Information Technology

Information Technology


Electronic Data Interchange 

Munchy's uses EDI for their communication with other organizations. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) refers to computer-to-computer exchange of business documents in a standard format. EDI describe both the capability and practice of communicating information between two organizations electronically instead of traditional form of mail, courier, & fax. The benefits of EDI to Munchy's are quick process to information, they have better customer service, increased productivity, provides cost efficiency, also competitive advantage and also improved billing.

Bar Coding

Munchy's use barcode technology increase the accuracy and efficiency of managing inventories. Bar code scanners which are most visible in the check-out counter of the supermarket. When a barcode gets read at the point-of-sale (the computerized cash register), inventory sales data are immediately read to a broader system that maintains usage statistics. The Munchy's purchasing department uses these data to make buying decisions based on sales and existing inventory levels. The tracking of their products during delivery are also using bar coding. Barcode technology facilitates the movement of inventory within the confines of the warehouse (from one location to another) or from the supplier to the warehouse (receiving) and from the warehouse to the customer (picking, packing and shipping).

Radio Frequency Identification

While barcode technology has done a lot to increase the accuracy and efficiency of managing inventory, radio frequency identification (RFID) has raised the bar on inventory management. Munchy's that use RFID typically move thousands of pieces of inventory through their doors. RFID uses two types of technology to manage inventory movements--active and passive technology. Active RFID technology uses fixed tag readers assigned throughout a warehouse. Anytime an item with an RFID tag passes the reader, the movement of the item is recorded in the inventory management software. Active systems work best in environments that require real-time inventory tracking or where inventory security problems exist.