1. Technology
Application of practical, mechanical, electrical & related sciences to industry and commerce

2. Technology
Robotics
Automation
Communications
Design
Tomorrow’s World

3. Robotics Handling operations – see British Library Welding
Other production applications
Assembling
Packaging & palletising
Measurement, inspection & testing
Hazardous applications
Bottling example

4. What’s in the news today?
Technology of Business

5. Automation Planning Operating – see Stansted airport Controlling
Stock Control

6. Communication Social networking
Improvements in internal & external communication
Internal information can be processed & amended quickly
Company intranet
Increased speed of communication
Relationship marketing
Internet

7. Design CAD = computer aided design CADCAM
Use of computers to improve the design of products
CADCAM
Approach that combines computer-aided design & computer-aided manufacture, using IT to aid both the design & manufacture of an item

8. Design Comparison & testing of new ideas
Two-dimensional drawings  three- dimensional images
Simulate testing
Creation of new products

9. Other aspects of technology
Investor relations
Nature of employment
New skills & jobs
Multi-skilling
Changes in working practices

10. Benefits of using technology in operations
What are they?

11. Benefits of using technology in operations
Reduces costs
Improves quality
Reduces waste
Increases productivity
Increases flexibility
Financial monitoring
New & better products & services
Better working conditions

12. Issues in introducing & updating technology
Resistance to change
Lower morale
Cost
Keeping up with change
Lower barriers to entry

13. Are there any problems?
What do you think?

14. Business week links