Guide to retail data capture systems

Abstract

The following article is composed of excerpts from a book, just published, which has the self‐explanatory title of “Guide to Retail Data Capture Systems”. This very welcome (and extremely hefty) tome is the most detailed document of its kind to have been produced in the UK. It also claims to be exhaustive, covering all equipment marketed in the UK by 38 different supplier companies, and therefore should prove invaluable to the hard‐pressed businessman. There is a detailed review of available systems, sections on merchandise marking and reading, data communication, information on specialist areas eg fast food systems, systems for small retailers, food systems: laser scanning, systems for clothing and shoes, warehouses, and cash and carry. There is also a review of how data capture systems are being applied by UK retailers and a review of price look‐up systems and an analysis of the impact of recent technological developments on systems design. The appendix, moreover, contains lists of suppliers of POS and related equipment (plus addresses and contact names) and a reading list. The Guide was prepared by Gil Jones and Associates.

Citation

(1980), "Guide to retail data capture systems", Retail and Distribution Management, Vol. 8 No. 6, pp. 8-15. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb018076