ICT APPLICATIONS

APPLICATIONS IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES

COMPUTERS IN THE RETAIL INDUSTRY

ADVANTAGES

Robots are more productive than humans

DISADVANTAGES

Robots can be expensive to buy and maintain

Robots can work 24/7 with the same consistency and accuracy compared to humans.

Robots can work in extreme conditions not suitable for humans

Robots do not need to be paid

Robots can not easily adapt to a situation which beyond their sequence of instructions

Some workers may loose their jobs as robots can do more labor intensive jobs

People are deskilled due to robots doing more complicated jobs.

ADVANTAGES

DISADVANTAGES

Delays in delivery

You can not see the goods before you buy(try on clothes)

Online accounts can be hacked/cards can be stolen.

Users required an internet connection and need to be computer literate

No need to travel(saves money on travel/parking)

Access to wide range of goods on the internet

Internet can be accessed 24/7

Useful for individuals who find it difficult to travel and goods can be delivered directly to your home