Automation
What Automation means in Business GCSE, as defined for OCR, Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Using technology in place of labour, requiring high initial investment but often lowering long-term unit costs through improved efficiency.
The use of machinery and computer systems to perform tasks previously done by human workers.
Using machinery or technology to perform tasks previously done by humans.
Topics that use Automation
- Operations (OCR GCSE)
- Production processes (OCR GCSE)
- Technology and business (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Batch Production
- Digital communication
- E-commerce
- Payment systems
- Quality Assurance
- Social media
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
- Downtime
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