EBK ESSENTIALS OF MIS,
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Author: LAUDON
Publisher: PEARSON
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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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