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Importance Of Technology In The Workplace

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We Team 48 have decided to choose the title ‘Technology in the Workplace’. There are many definitions for the term ‘Technology’, however it can simply be narrowed down to a simple definition. Technology is the branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences, using machinery and devices developed from scientific knowledge used in industry. Technology in the workplace is very important as it allows businesses to expand quickly and efficiently aswel as improving their goods and services. Business technology including social networking, video conferencing, blogs and instant messaging has removed boundaries in the workplace and assisted business expansion. Business technology allows firms to target a wider consumer market and allows the business to grow to its full potential. Technology is used for a wide range of services. It improves communication, accessibility, mobility and efficiency. Technology eliminates space and greatly reduces time. Video conferencing allows businesses on any part of the globe communicate and interact with one another. Thus reduces cost as it eliminates travel expenses because businesses can set up and arrange virtual meetings whilst distributing important information and data without the need to be in the same room. Technology is great for stock control. JIT (Just In Time) is a prime example of this. JIT is used in many big companies such as Tesco. This system allows the firm to have the right amount of goods in stock at the right

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