Order Processing System Research Articles

Building up an order processing system

In the writers' view, an order processing system can best be built up by identifying the facilities required, and considering methods of order entry. They then discuss the advantages of telephone selling and describe how telephone sales operators can make full use of the order processing system to achieve maximum effectiveness.

Installing and operating terminals in a computer network system

Reitz: There are three central computer systems at the Tele-Computer Center. Of the three the Univac System is the oldest. It was originally installed in December '62 and consisted of 1-32K Univac 490 Computer, 1 high speed drum, communication peripherals and the usual complement of tapes, printers, drums, etc. The system was installed to replace the AT&T 81-D-1 manual message switching operation, centralize order processing and inventory control systems, and provide facilities for the corporate accounting function.