Essentials of MIS (12th Edition)
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Chapter 1.2, Problem 2CQ2
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UPS:
UPS (United Parcel Service) is an American multinational packaging service company, which uses automated package-tracking system to pick-up and delivers packages in more than 220 countries.
Following are technologies used by the UPS:
- Delivery Information Acquisition Device (DIAD), a handheld computer to access wireless cell phone network and it shows the route to the driver.
- Barcode scanning system to scan the scannable bar-coded label attached to a package
- Automated package tracking system
- Web based Post Sales Order Management System (OMS), to manage orders globally
- UPS Supply Chain Solutions
Technologies related to business strategy:
The same business strategy of UPS is same since its inception in 1907, which is to offer efficient service at low cost...
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