Here some Data Comparing Paper catalogs vs Online catalogs Advantages and Disadvantages
Paper catalogs
Advantages
Easy to create a catalog without high technology
Reader is able to look at the catalog without computer system
More portable than electronic catalog
Disadvantages
Difficult to update changes in the product information
Only limited number of products can be displayed
Online or electronic catalogs
Advantages
Easy to update product information
Able to integrate with the purchasing process
Good search and comparison capabilities
Able to provide timely, up-to-date product information
Can provide broad range of product information
Possibility of adding voice and motion pictures
Cost savings
Easy to customize
Disadvantages
Difficult to develop catalogs
Large fixed cost if used for small no. of products
Need for customer skill to deal with computers and browsers
Paper catalogs
Advantages
Easy to create a catalog without high technology
Reader is able to look at the catalog without computer system
More portable than electronic catalog
Disadvantages
Difficult to update changes in the product information
Only limited number of products can be displayed
Online or electronic catalogs
Advantages
Easy to update product information
Able to integrate with the purchasing process
Good search and comparison capabilities
Able to provide timely, up-to-date product information
Can provide broad range of product information
Possibility of adding voice and motion pictures
Cost savings
Easy to customize
Disadvantages
Difficult to develop catalogs
Large fixed cost if used for small no. of products
Need for customer skill to deal with computers and browsers
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