EBK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
EBK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
16th Edition
ISBN: 9780135192047
Author: LAUDON
Publisher: VST
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Chapter 1.2, Problem 2.2CQ
Program Plan Intro

UPS Package Tracking System:

  • UPS stands for United Parcel Service which was started in the year 1907 by Jim Casey and Claude Ryan and their portfolio is “Best service and low rates”.
  • UPS crossed more than hundred years and still give their best service to their customers. It is the world’s largest ground and air package-delivery company.
  • UPS has more than 4,54,000 employees globally, and having 1,12,000 vehicles.
  • UPS becomes the world’s ninth-largest airline.

Explanation of Solution

Technologies related UPS’s business strategy:

  • The barcode scanning system is used to scan the details of packaging, which gives the details of the sender and the receiver. Which reduce the workload to maintain the log details about the sender and receiver.
  • The handled computer (DIAD) stands for Delivery Information Acquisition Device which can be conveniently be stored in a pocket. DIAD is used to capture the customer’s signature with pickup and delivery details...

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