Answer to Question 1
Technology eliminates much of the paperwork involved in processing information related to receiving, storing, and issuing. Incoming products can be checked against electronic purchase orders without the need to print copies. Bar code systems allow product quantity and cost information to be automatically issued into and removed from the property's inventory management system. Electronic versions of purchase specifications, delivery schedules, and communication among employees involved with purchasing enable the process to flow smoothly. Technology may be increasingly helpful even to properties of relatively small production volumes.
Answer to Question 2
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