Management information systems process raw data from office processing systems, such as desktop computers and mobile applications, and transaction processing systems, such as retail point-of-sale systems. The output is sometimes in the form of reports that present aggregated data, which facilitates analysis and decision making.
The cellulose fibers are stuck together with a natural glue called lignin.. When the lignin is removed and the cellulose fibers are separated and reorganized, paper can be made. It's also possible to make paper from a variety of other types of plant fibers, such as cotton, flax, bamboo, and hemp.
Coniferous trees, such as spruce and fir, used to be preferred for papermaking because the cellulose fibers in the pulp of these species are longer, therefore making for stronger paper. These trees are called softwood by the paper industry. Deciduous trees (leafy trees such as poplar and elm) are called hardwood..