Table of Contents Introduction 3 What is process technology? 3 What is E- business? 3 What is operations management? 3 John Lewis Partnership 4 Supply chain 4 Sourcing 4 Suppliers 4 Process technology used within John Lewis 4-5 E -Business 6 STRATEGY OF JOHN LEWIS for E-COMMERCE 6 Conclusions 7 Reference List / Bibliography 8 Appendices 9-10 Introduction In this assignment I will be critically discussing and evaluating the effect of process technology and e-business on an organisation such as John Lewis. Firstly I will need to evaluate the effect on their logistical and operational capacity and capability. What is process technology? Machines, equipment or devices which helps to transform materials, customer and information …show more content…
The Eminent expectations of suppliers in relation to wage, working hours, youngster labour, and operative entitlements are closely monitored. Because their goal is to uphold sustainability in the companies, commercially, ethically and environmentally and they target to furnish long-term, fulfilling employment. JLP know their company communal obligation and consequently desire to circumvent partnering alongside suppliers that mistreatment the welfare of their operatives (Plc. 2009). John Lewis’ suppliers have to comply alongside all applicable nationwide regulations in the states in that they work, for example, they have to not retain children below the period of 15 years. Additionally the labour ought to not be compelled, bonded or involuntary of each description (Labour Inspection). (Plc., 2009, pp. 2-7). Process technology used within John