Tablet or Laptop Computers
Write An Evaluative Report On The Desirability Of Purchasing Either Tablet Or Laptop Computers For Use By The Logistics Department Of Your Company
ABSTRACT
The report evaluates tablet computers and laptop computers in order to choose which is more useful to the logistics department of the company. It focuses on three criteria, which are graphic record of information, ease of connection to communicate with others and suitability for travel. Although both of them have advantages and drawbacks, laptop computers are more appropriate.
INTRODUCTION
Employees working in logistics department of a multinational company need electronic devices to track products, keep records and deal with some information and emergencies. They also need to travel and communicate with others frequently. There are two alternative devices to help their work which are laptop computers and tablet computers. This report will focus on three criteria in terms of special needs. The first presents graphic record of information including writing reports, keeping records and gathering information. The second considers ease of communicating with others such as ease of connecting to Internet and showing a presentation. The last one analyzes suitability for travel such as weight and durability. This report will analyze advantages and drawbacks of these two devices and show that laptop computers are more appropriate to logistic department. CRITERION 1 GRAPHIC RECORD OF INFORMATION
According to Esteras (2002), the word ‘logistic’ refers to the practical issues surrounding transportation, warehousing and inventory management. In general, in supply chain, according to Breil-Hansen (2006), tasks include purchasing, planning and management of information. Therefore, graphic record is a prime factor for logistic employees, which includes keeping records, writing reports and gathering a large amount of information. Regarding typing reports, Tablet computer has a touchscreen interface which can use
ABSTRACT
The report evaluates tablet computers and laptop computers in order to choose which is more useful to the logistics department of the company. It focuses on three criteria, which are graphic record of information, ease of connection to communicate with others and suitability for travel. Although both of them have advantages and drawbacks, laptop computers are more appropriate.
INTRODUCTION
Employees working in logistics department of a multinational company need electronic devices to track products, keep records and deal with some information and emergencies. They also need to travel and communicate with others frequently. There are two alternative devices to help their work which are laptop computers and tablet computers. This report will focus on three criteria in terms of special needs. The first presents graphic record of information including writing reports, keeping records and gathering information. The second considers ease of communicating with others such as ease of connecting to Internet and showing a presentation. The last one analyzes suitability for travel such as weight and durability. This report will analyze advantages and drawbacks of these two devices and show that laptop computers are more appropriate to logistic department. CRITERION 1 GRAPHIC RECORD OF INFORMATION
According to Esteras (2002), the word ‘logistic’ refers to the practical issues surrounding transportation, warehousing and inventory management. In general, in supply chain, according to Breil-Hansen (2006), tasks include purchasing, planning and management of information. Therefore, graphic record is a prime factor for logistic employees, which includes keeping records, writing reports and gathering a large amount of information. Regarding typing reports, Tablet computer has a touchscreen interface which can use