ABSTRACT
The research provides an investigation into computer application and supply chain effectiveness using fast food industry as a case study. It provides a conceptual and theoretical appraisal of the nature, challenges and significance of computer. The most emerging tool in the supply chain process is computer. Computer is usefull for academic, business and commercial purpose. Computers play a major role today in almost every field of endeavour. Therefore, with the above fact in mind, the research topic was introduced by stating the background, statement of the problem, aim and objectives, significance, scope, organization and definition of some keyword terms. In order to enhance understanding, the review of related literature and many example of computer application was highly narrated with a proper look on the concept of food industry, application of computer in food industry, why computer in food industry, the uniqueness of the food industry automation. The next chapter was channeled on research methodology employed the study and was followed by taking a critical look on the data presentation, analysis and interpretation. Finally, the last chapter was used to summarize, conclude the research.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1Â Â Â BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Computer has always assisted to solve the problems faced by the mankind since the time of invention, the size of the computers have drastically reduced from that of a room to that can be accommodated in a human palm. The word computer means something which computes or a machine for performing calculations automatically, but, today computer means not merely a calculator. It does vast variety of jobs with tremendous speed and efficiency. Today people use computers in almost every walk of life. Electronic computers have now become an indispensable part of every profession: so do research. Use of computers has been associated with improvements in people’s education, labor market prospects, and everyday lives. Since these technologies have the potential to improve access to information, to help get tasks done better or more quickly, and to facilitate communication (see National Research Council 1999),
