...____________________________________________________________ _________________________ Radio frequency identification (RFID) significantly increases supply chain efficiency by creating an electronic tracking system that encompasses the entire product life cycle. The technology was first discovered during World War II so countries could differentiate their aircrafts from those of their enemies. Just-in-time supply chains were made possible after the innovation of RFID technology. The ability to track products from raw materials to the end customer has brought to light many opportunities for process improvement. Information systems have integrated in RFID recognition technology in order to reduce the number of steps and manual data input required when tracking a product. RFID has created endless ways to track consumer behavior by storing buying habits and transaction details. Radio frequency identification was originally used for military purposes during World War II. In 1935, the radar technology capable of locating aircrafts was invented by Sir Robert Alexander Watson-Watt (Roberti). Planes were able to be identified but there was no way to distinguish between different countries aircrafts. The Germans discovered that when their own pilots rolled the aircrafts, the radar would pick up a slightly different signal, thus creating the first form of RFID technology. The British started placing transmitters in their planes so radar detectors could recognize signals that bounced back. Through the 1950s extensive research...
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...SYSTEMS Global Positioning Systems BUSI512: Managerial Information Technology Key Term: Global Positioning Systems Definition: According to Haag, Baltzan, and Phillips (2008) a global positioning system (GPS) is “a device that determines current latitude, longitude, speed, and direction of movement.” (p. 188). According to Dictionary.com (2008), a global positioning system (GPSP is “a global system of U.S. navigational satellites developed to provide precise positional and velocity data and global time synchronization for air, sea, and land travel.” Article Summary: “Secure Tracking for Critical Applications” by Chris Wullems, Alessandro Pozzobon, and Oscar Pozzobon In their article, Wullems and the Pozzobons discuss the importance of safeguarding Global Position System (GPS) tracking applications against security threats. They explain how users should be educated on the weaknesses in the technology so they can be aware of the proper procedures and tools to protect themselves. The authors start off by explaining the safety and security advantages of GPS technology with regards to vehicle tracking and remote monitoring systems. After briefly discussing those advantages, they then segue into the downside of the technology, and the inherent dangers involved in failing to adequately secure the technology. They refer to the technology as “a double-edged sword” without adequate security and discuss how rivals or terrorists...
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...Air Charter Business Proposal i Air Charter Business Proposal from an Information Technology Perspective. Steven R. Marcum, Steven Cross and Jeffery Prendergrast Introduction to Management Information Systems MGMT 221 Professor Ira Strauss January 15, 2011 Air Charter Business Proposal ii Abstract The objective of this project is to develop a business proposal for an air charter company that caters to the tourism trade from an information technology standpoint operating in the Hawaiian Islands. The technologies that will be discussed will range from hardware and software requirements for weather, flight planning, crew scheduling and maintenance operations. To begin we will examine the flight planning system known as Jeppesen Flite Star IFR which is considered one of the world's leading desktop flight planning technologies. It includes advanced features and innovations such as Vector Plus mapping technology and vector chart themes, which offer low and high altitude en-route chart emulations as well as user-customizable charts which includes all of the complexities involved in the planning of a typical commercial airline flight from the aspect of the flight operations dispatcher. Next as we continue we will turn the discussion to crew scheduling which will lead us to Flight Pak which provides management with aircrew scheduling in both local and ZULU times. The discussion will point to how the system will provide more accuracy in the scheduling...
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...Military Technology Technology in the military has greatly increased strength and eased the ranking among world powers and effected the development of new military weapons. The term "Survival of the fittest" means that the strong will succeed but the meek will not, this is the case with military technology. The U.S. has the best technology in the world, therefore we are the highest military power. Technology is a very important part of warfare. Technology is driven by the military. The army's race during the cold war, spawned some of the greatest technical achievements in human history. Space travel for example is a result of the X-plane project. The Internet was produced by the military as well. If we stop investing in military technology, we risk our safety. If other nations had more advance technology than we do, they would have more power than we do. If that was to happen, we face the threat of that nation taking over us. Military technology may be divided into five categories. Offensive arms harm the enemy, while defensive weapons ward off offensive attacks. Transportation technology moves soldiers and weaponry; communications coordinate the movements of armed forces; and sensors detect forces and guide weaponry. There are many types of technological developments in the military happening at all times. They range from new aircraft to sophisticated guidance systems. Teams of specialists work for years to develop some of our simplest equipment. These people's...
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...with military hardware that had been purchased for the sole purpose of protecting Western Europe from a Russian invasion. The lessons learned were not based on recent military success such as the invasion of Panama, but from Vietnam. Modernizing logistic management for the military is a difficult process. While there is one Department of Defense (DoD), there are three separate branches, since the Marines fall under the Navy, although they do act separate at times. When one branch makes a change, that may work well for it, the problem lies when a separate service purchases software that they believe meets their requirements and neither system is compatible with the other. The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Information Technology solution software designed by SAP was one of the first attempts to modernize how a service managed its logistic processes (Defense-Update, 2004). The Marines, when compared to the other services, travel light. While every service needs a secure supply chain, the Marines by their nature are more reliant. When the Marines started the modernization,...
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...Fei Gao ID:008412872 6/23/2015 CTA 3 1. How do the tracking and tracing capabilities of DHL add value for their customers? How does the importance of those capabilities differ for B2C and B2B customers? Tracking and tracing capabilities of DHL are important, because they are good for Detailed inventory management. For DHL Global Delivery Services, products, shipment, cost, and financial data cannot be accomplished without tracking and tracing technology. Also, they will make customers have better customer experiences. tracking and tracing capabilities of DHL can make order process, picking and returning more efficient. Without them, customers cannot make sure when their packages deliver. B2C is shorthand for business to customers. Any shops or websites that offer consumers products are B2C. The process is shorter and customers are encouraged to buy products immediately. B2B is shorthand for business to business. Target market of one’s products and services is another business. The process of B2B takes longer because B2B decisions may take place at more than one level. For B2B, tracking and tracing capabilities of DHL are much more critical. 2. Describe the hub system used by DHL. What is the function of a “gateway” versus the function of a “hub”? Hub means the location where packages are sorted. DHL uses regional hub system to operate all processes. Fully automated express package sorting system will triple throughput and increase processing speed at key regional...
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...Management: Lead and support all administration functions. Perform business and cost analysis. Coordinate and facilitate training. Analyze, troubleshoot, and solve problems and make informed decisions. Hold Department of Defense SECRET security clearance. Technology Development: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and various in-house systems using Windows 2000 and XP Professional platforms. Project Management: Direct cross-functional teams to drive projects from pre-development through post-development cycles. Develop and implement account and personnel tracking elements. Ensure accurate completion of projects, on time and fully compliant with all standards and policies. Consistently meet budgetary and scheduling requirements. Strengths/Accomplishments: Highly focused and goal oriented. Dynamic leadership and team-building abilities. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and networking skills. Ability to interact with customers, coworkers, vendors, and superiors and train others on various systems. Able to multitask in fast-paced, robust office environments. Professional Experience United States Navy, Various Locations 09/2007-09/2012 Provide key administrative and technology management leadership to support U.S. Navy human resources and operations. Administrative Manager (09/2009-08/2012) Manage mission-critical information, hardware, software, facilities, and IT logistics. Oversee all computer issues and activities for staff...
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...Supply Chain System of Aircraft Spares Traceability is an enormous concern because the time spent locating parts is an important factor in military aircraft maintenance and accuracy, timely maintenance and accountability are critical to success. Adopting RFID in aircraft warehouse will substantially help in increasing operational efficiency in servicing aircraft; reduce risk in the spare parts supply chain; and improve the ability to comply with Aviation Safety Agency’s guidelines regarding traceability and authenticity of aircraft components. Air force has a large inventory of equipments and the spare parts for these are delicate and require specific storage condition. The supply chain system in air force is as follows: Equipment Depot: A single point for storage of spares. In fact any inventory on the air force is received from OEM and unserviceable spares are received from units for further dispatch to OEM for repair. Serviceable spares are further dispatched to units. Thus spares are received and dispatched from ED. If all the received goods are tagged using RFID, the goods can be automatically scanned within seconds when the pallet carrying the goods is being moved through the receiving door. Information concerning the received goods can be directly sent to the information system for validation with instantaneous feedback to the operator in the receiving dock Damaged goods can be easily distinguished by programming an indicator in the tags together with all other...
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...Resolving an inherent dilemma-Wildlife vs. Aircrafts MGMT 408 Abstract The recent times since the birth of aviation industry by the Wright Brothers (2005) has seen a massive change in its structure and functioning. As technology advanced more convoluted are the efforts to carry on this gigantic trade of huge mechanical birds on the sky, which nevertheless have to share the natural domain of the birds. One of the major concerns of the aviation industry is also contributed by the obstacles faced to minimize hazards (2012) of wildlife on the human terrain without harming the natural territory. Through this review, a focus is made on the dilemmas faced and efficacy of remedies taken to mitigate the concerns of wildlife strikes in Airport safety. Introduction The natural population of birds took to air about millions of years ago until, the intelligent and progressive human kind started using its airspace more than 100 years ago. So this great invention which is technically called the “Mechanical Bird” or “Airplane” uses the same airspace as birds making the collisions inevitable. Records show that shortly after Wright Brother’s took to air on 1903 and shortly thereafter the first bird strike was reported on September 7, 1905, when Oliver Wright’s aircraft hit a bird (probably a red-winged blackbird) as he flew over Dayton, Ohio (2005). To one’s surprise birds are not the only threat to an airplane, certain...
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... ENGL 103 28 April 2014 Drones: Beneficial to the United States Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles, UAVs, are remotely piloted aircrafts used by both the military and law enforcement in the United States (“Drones” par.1). The benefits of drone usage includes tracking criminals, taking out terrorists, providing disaster relief, and saving lives. Drones are very versatile machines with many useful abilities that benefit the United States. Drones have been in development in the United States since World War I. Early drones were catapulted over destinations and then crash-landed to explode. Drones were expanded upon during World War II, however they were not much better than the older versions. They required a pilot who would parachute to safety once the drone was in position, then were remotely guided to their destinations and detonated (“Drones” par.5). A wide array of drones are used in the United States military. The size and purpose of modern military drones differ greatly. Some drones can be as small as a large breed dog and as be as large as a bus. Most of the smaller drones, like the RQ-7 Shadow for example, are used primarily for reconnaissance (Tirian 1). These smaller drones can be deployed by hand and are used to report enemy troop locations, track fleeing targets, and scout unknown terrain. As technology advances, the larger drones which include the Predator and Reaper have been enhanced with the ability o carry hellfire missiles. “With the addition...
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...Airborne Express Study Questions 1. How and why has the express mail industry structure evolved in recent years? How have the changes affected small competitors? • Customers wanted faster delivery and lower prices o Could now track their shipments o Highest volume customers demanded express delivery services o Express mail had become the standard means of delivering documents o Two key factors impacted their decision to ship: urgency and price o Who they selected to do their shipping depended on many things: reliability, brand name, access to tracking, customer service, convenience of drop-off and pick-up • Operations o Basic infrastructure and activities were similar between big 3 o Use of bar codes to move packages along faster o Air lifted on commercial airlines o Technology and bar codes helped with sorting o Lower priority packages were usually shipped on the road o Physical distribution centers • Competition o FedEx, UPS, Airborne – big 3; served more than 85% of the market • Second tier players: BAX Global, DHL Worldwide Express, Emery Worldwide, Roadway Package System, TNT Express Worldwide and the US Post Office • Post office was the one of the second tier group that served most of the remaining market; could not offer volume discounts; could not track packages efficiently; poor on-time delivery record • DHL and TNT: focused on international market; DHL offered extensive services to hard-to-reach areas; speed of delivery depended on getting...
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...Federal Express – delivering the goods Kevan Scholes This case study looks at how new business models can create vast improvements in competitiveness. However, the models must be suited to the business environment at the time and will have a ‘shelf-life’ as the business environment changes. The case study looks at one on the world’s most successful adopters of a new business model that transformed the airfreight and package delivery sectors worldwide. But the advent of the internet in the mid-1990s meant that the FedEx business model had to change or the company would decline. This is also the story of how it rose to that challenge. l l l In 1965, Yale University undergraduate Frederick W. Smith wrote a term paper about the passenger route systems used by most airfreight shippers, which he viewed as economically inadequate. Smith wrote of the need for shippers to have a system designed specifically for airfreight that could accommodate time-sensitive shipments such as medicines, computer parts and electronics. In August of 1971 following a stint in the military, Smith bought a controlling interest in Arkansas Aviation Sales, located in Little Rock. While operating his new firm, Smith identified the tremendous difficulty in getting packages and other airfreight delivered within one to two days. This dilemma motivated him to undertake research on how to resolve the inefficient distribution system. In an interview with Fortune Small Business in 2002 he...
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...improve their ability to fight crime and maintain public safety. These technological advancements have enhanced a variety of areas in policing, including communication and transportation. Helicopters have assisted police activities by providing law enforcement presence in the air. Helicopters have served an important role in modifying and improving police operations, but questions remain about the priority of this new form of vehicle technology in law enforcement. This is particularly true regarding the use of the helicopter because they are expensive to operate. There are many factors that a department should consider when deciding whether or not helicopters are worth the expense. A brief description of the history of the use of helicopters in policing will be given. Various uses of the helicopter in policing, the costs of using helicopters, and helicopter technology fighting crime will be discussed. Historical Background of Helicopters New York and Los Angeles were the first police departments to create aviation units. These units used fixed wing aircraft to serve rescue tasks with minimal involvement in daily patrol activities (Riley, 1997). The first uses of helicopters occurred in New York City during the 1940s. Their uses included rescuing civilians trapped in ice, spotting fires, following cars being pursued, and finding cars "buried in the swamps of Brooklyn and Queens" (Hoffman, 1996: 26). The helicopter was used in lieu of a fixed-wing plane because of its ability to maneuver...
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...The six important characteristics leading to success and profitability of Marco polo logistics will be: Providing high-quality of service in markets which are currently either unserved, under-subscribed or poorly served by existing air freight, thereby setting a new trend and new pace in air freight service Employing cost-effective, skilled staff , updated regional aircraft which will be right for the competitive market and route, leading to the higher load factors, improved efficiency flexibility and reduced cost, greater time saving , satisfaction, and higher profits margins. Outfitting these modern aircraft with latest aviation technologies, navigational equipment will help to ensure highest level of, punctuality, reliability, customer satisfaction and safety of baggage and carriers. Utilization of the modern, latest electronic informational technologies in cargo tracking; and operational oversight. Techniques like as online check-in; , resource planning, online quality control , cargo and baggage tracking, loading and unloading with advance technology and customer service, operational oversight , this all will reduce the staffing requirements while offering ease-in -use and greatly increase access by, and the convenience for the customer. Recognition that everyone is not geared for electronic world, leading marco polo logistics air freight to provide high level of the non-electronic service alsol, particularly to many newer, and less-experienced...
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...previously resulted in death, injury, or huge monetary costs only result in a failure of the simulation. Therefore, it is easy to see the enormous impact computer simulations have had in the military, and the lives of the soldiers that comprise the military. * Communications Learning and communicating successfully in large groups is key to surviving on the front line in the military. Everyone in the group must be on the same page. This is the key to success. Successful communication eliminates mistakes, and mistakes are something that we cannot afford on the battlefield. * Military Testing Military schools, just like all schools around the country rely on computers to test the ability of their students. With the wholesale integration of technology in our society, it is...
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