ITGS reflection
1. I learned some of the new things regarding the security mostly. First of all, I was quite surprised with the fact that store itself had huge different branches of rooms that’s only for security. I was in a way surprised to see a huge data base of the computer. Also, it came quite interesting how the manager and some of the security department work separately. I was expecting the manager to know everything even about the computers too. I thought it’s more effective in a way, because I was able to tell these people really work on their specialized jobs in order to increase the effeciency. Furthermore, it was interesting how the card system was really strict. In the case study, the check in system with the card seemed rather weak and ineffecient. However, after interview and looking at different security check in for Daiei, I felt that the check in system was safe. I thought the way they fill up the stock was interesting too.
2. I thought the biggest problem for them was the system regarding the loyalty card. I thought the idea of how they really can’t verify the owner of discount card seemed rather wobbly. Though the manager told me that there is no merit, I think there is a merit. For instance, if one person has been collecting bunch of points for one big discout, but lose the card. Ultimately, this per and another person can use it when they fi son has no way of finding it nd it. I thought there could be change in verficiation system for the discout card.
3. In terms of La Vianda, it did help me. I got clearer idea of how security in such big market work. I think this is the important in applying to case study. However, in terms of different system of security, I thought it’s not quite applicable. First of all, I thought the size of the store was significantly different. Considering the fact that manger of Daiei said any of the abuse of system would be notified by others and be reported, we can assume that La Vianda is a huge store. I believe that this changes everything as there will be more things and more security necessary for the store.
4. I still think the discout card. I think it doesn’t necessarily have to a biometric system that identifies people. I think it’s good enough for them to have system that verifies the owner of the card. For example like USJ. Facial Recognition or hand geometry biometrics will be useful I think.
5. I would implement biometric system. First of all, as I have mentioned earlier before, La Vianda is a huge store. Since it’s bigger I think more secure system is needed to keep the store in control. Also, there has been abuse in the system despite the fact that La Vianda and Daiei use the same system. This already tells me that check in with card doesn’t work with La Vianda. Since it’s costly to set up a whole new biometrics for the workers, I would say facial recognition or hand verification system could be added to exisiting check in and check out system. This way people really can’t fake who they are or let somebody else check in or check out. Also, this way it’s going to be more helpful to employers since it’s not intrusive. For the manager, he will be pleased to have a more secure system that prevents abuse. Though the costs do take in account, I believe using verficiation biometric system as supplementary of existing system is less costly.
6. I still think it’s one of the unique experiences where everybody can really learn with simple questions. I am pretty sure other people also learned several things and had a better scatch of what the security system should be or like after the trip. I think such trip is very useful and should be taken if chances are available.
