State the demerits of information technology in purchasing and supplies management.

      

State the demerits of information technology in purchasing and supplies management.

  

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KevinNyabute
1. Technology is prone to becoming obsolete for example they become outdated and overtaken by newer and emerging technology.
2. Technology hardware support systems for example computers are prone to break downs hence wastage of time or complete derailment of functions that wholly depend on technology like sending purchase emails.
3. Safety of information at times may be breached through cyber attacks, hacking and careless employees who may not handle sensitive information properly
4. Over relying on technology reduces employees' creativity craftsmanship making them machine like structures
kevinnyabute answered the question on February 23, 2018 at 06:13


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