A business system is a term used to describe a combination of hardware, computer software, and planning which together allows a business to carry out specific jobs, manage aspects of the business, and maintain a level of quality and efficiency. A business system may be a single computer program, or may be several linked programs and policies which form the underlying infrastructure of the business.
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An example would be a fast food chain that uses a customer order system that takes food orders and customer payments, communicates to the kitchen staff what orders to put together, and keeps track of levels of food and stock. There may also be staff rostering, end- and start-of-day banking, and supplier-ordering system which runs in conjunction with the customer order system.
Without these business systems the business would be in-efficient – there may not be enough supplies or staff to satisfy demand, and the company may lose money through incorrect orders and banking mistakes. This is just one example of the many business types that rely upon efficient and well-planned business systems; in fact, all businesses have some form of system which allows them to function properly.
Manufacturing, shipping and distribution, healthcare and government, retail and commerce, private practices and specialists – all of these industries and more require structured and refined systems to ensure best practice is maintained.