British supermarket giant Tesco PLC plans to capitalize on the critical need for grocery stores in South Los Angeles by opening a Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market in the economically depressed area.It will be one of about 50 stores the chain intends to open in...

Details a visit to the Northallerton branch of Tesco. Describes various parts of the operation including batch control, stock processing and Management Information Systems. Explores what goes on behind the scenes, unnoticed by customers.

Tescos use a lot of Information Technology to communicate with one and another, that's why it's probably no surprise that Tesco has been extremely quick to embrace IT. For example, Tescos passion for new technology has been key to Tescos becoming the world's biggest e-grocer in a really short period of time.