1. The ups smart label is a computer generated shipping label that one can create using a personal computer . An important element of the label is its bar code. 2. A package takes many steps from the pickup to the delivery. First the starts out on the computer scheduling a pick up which is sent to the UPS head quarters. From the head quarters it is sent to DIAD. DIAD shows the UPS driver where and when to pick up the package. When the package is picked up the driver checks on DIAD that the
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a specific driver or route‚ as well as summary reports for management. 2. What technologies are used by UPS? How are these technologies related to UPS’s business strategy? Technologies consist of handheld computers (DIADs)‚ bar-code scanners‚ wired and wireless communications networks‚ desktop computers‚ UPS’s central computer‚ storage technology for the package delivery data‚ UPS in-house package tracking software‚ and many different pieces of software to access the Internet and many
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UPS http://www.ups.com Victoria Hines Florida Tech University Joshua Shane Norcross April 17‚ 2013 Introduction In 1907‚ 19-year old James E Casey founded the American Messenger Company with borrowed capital of only $100.00. Established in Seattle‚ Washington the messenger service ran errands‚ delivered packages‚ and carried notes & baggage to customers either by foot or bicycle. Their mission centered on customer courtesy‚ reliability‚ round-the-clock service and low rates. In 1919
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Case Study Questions 1. What are UPS "Smart Labels?" What role do they play in UPS operations? The UPS Smart Label is a computer-generated shipping label that you can create using your personal computer. One of the key elements of the smart label is the barcode. The information contained in a smart-label barcode can benefit you significantly. Among these‚ a UPS Smart Label provides you with the following: Increased reliability‚ since the barcode contains data imported directly from your system
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Andrew Brown CIS 5620 Dr. Hendricks August 28‚ 2012 CASE STUDY: UPS COMPETES GLOBALLY WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS: 1. What are the inputs‚ processing‚ and outputs of UPS’s package tracking system? Inputs | Processing | Outputs | Smart Label created and attached to package (customer inputs various types of data) | Information from label about the sender‚ the destination‚ and delivery date is transmitted to UPS computer center | Package information is read by computer and sent
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Case Study 1 1. What are UPS "Smart Labels?" What role do they play in UPS operations? Smart labels are computerized‚ bar-coded label that is used to provide shipping information. They play a huge role in UPS operations because they provide customer information for shipping which makes for faster and more reliable shipping. The label is scanned at each part of shipment and delivery so the customer can track their packages and it’s accounted for from start to finish. 2. Write out the steps
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Case summary: UPS has created its own information system with Delivery Information Acquisition Device (DIAD) and Web-based Post-Sales Order Management System (OMS) globally by using developed information technology. These special systems help the company to reduce the cost of transaction greatly. By building its efficient order information management system‚ UPS can make optimal routing strategy‚ place orders online‚ and track shipments to meet customer needs. These information systems guarantee
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a specific driver or route‚ as well as summary reports for management. 2. What technologies are used by UPS? How are these technologies related to UPS’s business strategy? Technologies consist of handheld computers (DIADs)‚ bar-code scanners‚ wired and wireless communications networks‚ desktop computers‚ UPS’s central computer‚ storage technology for the package delivery data‚ UPS in-house package tracking software‚ and many different pieces of software to access the Internet and many different
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Laura Sandoval Martín Gestión del Conocimiento 1. What external factors affect international operations in UPS? How do these factors cause UPS to adjust its operations? It took several years to build the International system and it presented its own unique challenges. They are in an international market now which is one of their key areas of concern. In some of the areas that they address there are cultural differences that usually are evident such as the data‚ time‚ currency‚ measurements
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Service‚ Inc. (UPS) which established in 1907 with starting capital‚ $100‚ is considered now as the world ’s largest package delivery company‚ UPS transports some 16 million packages and documents per business day throughout the US and to more than 200 countries and territories. Its delivery operations use a fleet of about 100‚000 motor vehicles and about 600 aircraft. In addition to package delivery‚ the company offers services such as logistics and freight forwarding‚ through UPS Supply Chain Solutions
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