new technology

Question 1

what are the 2 types of computers used in manufacturing

Answer 1

CAD- computer aided design

CAM- computer aided manufacturing

Question 2

what is clicks and bricks

Answer 2

having an online and physical presence

Question 3

what type of technology is there to do with the internet

Answer 3

e- commerce (electron

m- commerce (mobile)

e- tailing (electronic retailing)

Question 4

what are the pros of new technology (4)

Answer 4

more accurate/ less errors

efficient

reduced dependency on labour

innovation- improves R and D

Question 5

cons of new technology (4)

Answer 5

high fixed costs at the start

faliure to to high dependency

high costs of retraining workers

redundancy (replacing human jobs) = ethical elements + loss of reputation