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Unit 14: Information Technology in International Business

"By taking products which are small enough to be handled in totes Argos have been able Notes
to automate much of that activity and that helps compensate in terms of driving efficiency.
The operation is delivering substantially improved productivity as well as improved pick
accuracy," says Ms. McDermott.
Argos and Vanderlande Industries continuously work together to improve operating
efficiency and system performance, maximise availability and to help Argos' operations
team to achieve their Key Performance Indicators, which are reviewed daily. For this
purpose Vanderlande Industries has a team on site at Barton 2417. This allows Argos to
fully concentrate on their core business.
Question:
Write a brief analysis of the case highlighting the problem and solution of Argos.

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