...UPS DAID IV and DIAD V 1. Delivery Information Acquisition Devices (DAID) IV Features a. Built in GPRS, CMDA radios and an acoustical modem to facilitate dial-up access b. Bluetooth networks and infrared ports on the device allow it to communicate with peripherals like computers or printers. c. Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) provided the drivers with accurate directions for pick-ups and deliveries. d. On-Demand-Services (ODS) allow dispatchers and management to access the driver via their DIAD through text messaging. e. Built in laser scanner reads package labels quickly and accurately reduces time by making pick-ups and deliveries more efficient Issues concerned about the DAID IV * The placement of signature key, due to customers inadvertently hitting this key * The shifted keypad, which requires the driver to toggle between alpha and numeric characters * The size of the device is too big and too heavy 2. Delivery Information Acquisition Devices (DAID) V Features a. Full colour VGA screen and expanded radio communication coverage b. Microprocessor with expanded memory to support driver training and future applications including navigation c. Enables on-the-fly switching between the cellular carriers; if the preferred carrier's signal is lost thus, DIAD V can automatically use another cellular carrier. d. Smaller in size and lighter which solves the issue with signature key; customer able to hold the device properly...
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...The information contained in the barcode can provide the customers with an increased reliability, since the barcode contains data imported directly from the customer system. At every station the package is scanned updating the main database providing the customer with up to date tracking information about the package and also enabling the end part of the delivery to schedule the best route for ensure on time delivery of the package. 2) Write out the steps a package takes from pick-up by a UPS driver to delivery including the role of DIAD, the UPS Data Center, and the UPS package center. The process starts with the customer inputting all the information about the package and destination of it, then all this information is sent to a main warehouse that have a database, automatically the system generates a “smart label” which will be attached to the package for shipment. Every morning when the driver is ready to head out, he picks up a DIAD IV, which the new model is enhanced and updates in the morning showing the driver his route for the day, and connecting to different cell phone signal antennas to download information about re-routings and new pick-ups they might need to do. Once the package is picked-up or delivered by the driver, the package is scanned and all this information sent up to the main data center, providing up to the minute information about the package so that customers can track their package. At the same time all this is happening, every time the package...
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...and give the driver the most efficient route so that the package can be delivered in accurate time and effort. The smart label has made the driver job easier and saves UPS 28 million miles a year. 2. Write out the steps a package takes from pick-up by a UPS driver to delivery including the role of DIAD, the UPS Data Center, and the UPS Package Center. First the customer provides information such as details about the package and the destination. Then the UPS personnel are able to insert that information in the main database and after that automatically the system generates a smart label, which will be attached to the package. The driver has their own DIAD IV, which is a wireless device that features a built-in GPRS and a CDMA radio. The DIAD will provide the driver with the necessary updates his/her route for the day and by connecting to different signals it downloads information about re-routings and new pick-ups they might need to do. When a package gets picked-up or delivered by the driver, it’s barcode gets scanned and the information that includes are sent up to the main UPS Data Center. 3. What role does wireless communication play in the UPS systems? Each DIAD IV features a built-in GPRS and CDMA radio, that allows the system to update is routing thru cell phone signal. Wireless communication helps save time and money for UPS. UPS estimates its delivery trucks save 28 million miles and burns 3 million fewer gallons of fuel each year because of their use of technology...
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...CHAPTER 10 Plant Assets, Natural Resources, and Intangible Assets ASSIGNMENT CLASSIFICATION TABLE Brief Exercises 1, 2 A Problems 1A B Problems 1B Study Objectives 1. Describe how the cost principle applies to plant assets. Explain the concept of depreciation. Compute periodic depreciation using different methods. Describe the procedure for revising periodic depreciation. Distinguish between revenue and capital expenditures, and explain the entries for each. Explain how to account for the disposal of a plant asset. Compute periodic depletion of natural resources. Explain the basic issues related to accounting for intangible assets. Questions 1, 2, 3 Exercises 1, 2, 3 2. 4, 5 4 3. 6, 7, 22 3, 4, 5, 6 5, 6, 7 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A 4A 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B 4B 4. 8 7 8 5. 9, 24 8 6. 10, 11 9, 10 9, 10 5A, 6A 5B, 6B 7. 12, 13 11 11 8. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 12 12, 13 7A, 8A 7B, 8B 10-1 ASSIGNMENT CLASSIFICATION TABLE (Continued) Brief Exercises 13, 14 A Problems 5A, 7A, 9A B Problems 5B, 7B, 9B Study Objectives 9. Indicate how plant assets, natural resources, and intangible assets are reported. Questions 20, 21, 23 Exercises 14 *10. Explain how to account for the exchange of plant assets. 25, 26 15, 16 15, 16 10-2 ASSIGNMENT CHARACTERISTICS TABLE Problem Number 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A Difficulty Level Simple Simple Moderate Moderate Moderate Time Allotted (min.)...
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...Example essay | | | Creation of example essay is a task that every college student has to present studying at a college. The structure of an example essay usually follows the standard writing format required to complete at education institutions. This is format for students who write essays and research papers. This webpage contains some basic rules on how to write an example essay.Firstly, you should remember that an ordinary academic paper includes three major parts with a thesis statement somewhere at the beginning of the paper. Thesis statement is the primary argument used in an example essay to show your point of view is correct and you can prove that with statistical data, tables, figures, numbers, facts and any other factors, which can be used in a written piece of work. Evidence is important here to support the main idea of your essay emphasizing all possible research works and facts available on the topic.Secondly, it is significant for writing an example essay to choose good topic that perfectly suits its thesis statement. There exist plenty of good writing topics at our website and on the Internet so you can find the most appropriate and easy topics for your work. Moreover, good essays review at least several examples in detail. For instance, one example can be explained in a detailed way in a paragraph or two. Then follows the next example that is suitable for the topic and paper you write. Do not use only one example throughout the essay. Be creative and use...
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...UPS Global Operations with the DIAD IV 1. What are UPS “Smart Labels?” What role do they play in UPS operations? UPS “Smart Labels” is a shipping label that you can create by using your personal computer. The role they play in UPS operations are informed costumer about shipping. The label is scanned at the begining and each part of the shipment and delivery so that the customer can follow their packages from begining to delivery. 2. Write out the steps a package takes from pick-up by a UPS driver to delivery including the role of DIAD, the UPS Data Center, and the UPS Package Center. a. Driver carry a DIAD that will lead him/her on the routes to take and his/her stopping station of the day. b. Driver picks up package from customer and creates a smart label which contains all shipping information and tracking number. c. The information is sent to UPS Package Center. d. Driver enter the package information into the DIAD by scanning the label, so that the information is available at the Data Center and the customer can follow the tracking process online. 3. What role does wireless communication play in the UPS systems? UPS is using ODS (On – Demand – Servises)- that enables communication with the driver. Every UPS driver automatically logs into the ODS system first thing in the morning. This allows dispatchers and center management to access the driver via his/her DIAD throughout the day by sending generalized text messages. Virtually all...
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...1. - Smart Labels Make Sense for You 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 Improved transit time, because smart-label packages pass through UPS systems at top speed Access to value-added services reserved for packages with UPS Smart Labels UPS offers you three different ways to create UPS Smart Labels, depending on your shipping situation. You can: Log on to your UPS website and ship using UPS Internet Shipping Ship with our free shipping software, UPS World Ship Download and integrate an XML-based UPS Developer Kit Application Programming Interface (API) -- Shipping API – to ship from your company's website. To ship these packages via UPS, you can do one of two things: Go to the UPS Web site, enter all the necessary information about your packages, print out smart labels and schedule a pickup. Take your packages to the UPS store, where you or a UPS employee will enter the same information into a computer and print the necessary labels either way, your packages will wind up bearing labels that have conventional bar codes and UPS maxi codes. Throughout the shipping process, machines and UPS employees can use bar-code...
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...Should the technology be blamed for the unfavorable lifestyle of people. Technology is the making modifications in usage and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems, method of organization in order to solve problems of our societies achieving goals or perform a specific function, according to the USA teacher’s guide in (2010). Although there are many factors that cause the unfavorable lifestyle of people technology should not be blamed for that incident. Talking about the enrolment of technology in the unfavorable lifestyle of people is compounded in several factors according to the view of people such as positive effects of technology in the human beings, the negative effects of technology as well due to its extensive importance in our societies, and for the majority of countries in all over the world. Opponent argumentative says that the use of technology has grown increasingly affecting our societies in a high number of ways making our children to be addicted in video games , TV, and other activities with bad implementation in our societies such as violence and murders. A lot of our kids have become more aggressive with others in the community. Albert Einstein (1945) says “It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity”. However, technology has helped everybody in the past decades making our children active, intelligent and leading everyone to be more informed about everything that happens around the world. ...
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...Career Development Plan Part III Career Management Plan & Performance Appraisal Form HRM/531 December 7, 2010 Career Development Plan Part III—Performance and Career Management INTERCLEAN, INC NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME PACKET PROPOSAL TO MANAGEMENT AND HR Welcome to the InterClean, Inc. Sales Team! This packet will cover several items to ensure your success with the company. In the last year InterClean, Inc. acquired EnviroTech, Inc. With this acquisition, InterClean, Inc. has taken a giant step in achieving domestic market dominance in the sanitation industry. The Leadership Team consists of: David Spencer, President and CEO Sally Lindley, CEO of EnviroTech, Inc. Division Janet Durham, Vice President of Human Resources Tom Jennings, Vice President of Marketing Sam Waters, Chief of Compliance InterClean, Inc. is committed to providing employees with every opportunity for a successful career and continued development. Communication is at the core of career success and development. Communication begins at the New Sales Employee Orientation. Orientation items: • Background and history of InterClean, Inc. • Open Door Communication Commitment – feedback to the Team and from the Team is essential. • Successful Sales Technics - Examples modeled from sales team. Presentations have developed by current sales team. • Pairing with tenured sales team member for 90 day mentorship...
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...the government because of the potential for cost escalation and because the government pays a contractor’s costs of performance regardless of whether the work is completed. The government uses the cost-reimbursement method only when it’s suitable when the cost of the work to be done cannot be estimated with sufficient accuracy to use any type of fixed-price contract. It appears cost-reimbursement has issues that can be for or against the contractor such as the case with Boeing. Boeing Co is the US Air Forces biggest client. Boeing is suing the US Air Force for $385 million it says the US owes them for the Delta IV Rocket Launch services. Boeing, United Launch Alliance and Lockheed Martin Corp filed a joint compliant in June 2012. They feel they need to preserve their right to recover these costs. They feel these are legitimate allowable costs of the Delta IV program that Boeing incurred prior to the creation of United Launch Alliance. The suit goes back between the 90”s to 2006, when the Pentagon launched Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle program. Boeing claims the Air Force had agreed to reimburse the costs at issue as...
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...Electronic Staff Scheduling; Selection and Acquisition of a New System University of Phoenix Greg Trainer Electronic Staff Scheduling; Selection and Acquisition of a New System The staffing of a health care organization is a crucial part of running a successful and profitable business. The selection and acquisition process is an important part of any successful information technology project. Understanding the needs, costs, regulations, barriers, obstacles, security issues are all crucial parts of a successful selection and acquisition process. Understanding these parts of the process allows for the implementation of the staffing program. It is also requires a realistic time line for the entire process. During the summer of 2007, Memorial Health System in Colorado was using up to 100 nurses, therapists, administrative support personnel and other health professionals from outside staffing agencies at any given time. After deploying scheduling software, the three hospitals and about a dozen ancillary facilities of the Colorado Springs-based delivery system are using just four to six outside workers at a time. (Cutting Down on Temporary Staff, 2009) Understanding how to select and acquire a new program like a staffing program can increase a facilities overall success. Needs Assessment “A staff scheduling system should be more than just filling a hole or finding a warm body. You want a system that can find the appropriate...
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...HAWAII LEGENDS: Introduction by King Kalakaua, 1888 Geography: Physical Characteristics The Hawaiian Islands occupy a place in the great expanse of the Pacific “between the nineteenth and twenty third degrees north latitude, and the one hundred and fifty fourth degrees of longitude west of Greenwich. They are two thousand one hundred miles southwest from San Francisco, and about the same distance from Tahiti. The group consists of ten islands*, including two that are little more than barren rocks. The farthest are about three hundred miles from each other, measuring from their extreme boundaries, and their aggregate area is a little more than six thousand one hundred square miles. Of the eight principal islands all are habitable, although the small islands of Niihau and Kahoolawe are used almost exclusively as cattle-ranges. The most of the shores of the several islands are fringed with coral, but their origins seem to indisputably show in the numerous creates of extinct volcanoes scattered throughout the group, and in the mighty fires still blazing from the mountain-heights of Hawaii. By far the largest part of the area of the islands is mountainous; but from the interior elevations, some of them reaching altitude of from ten to fourteen thousand feet, flow many small streams of sweet water, widening into fertile valleys as they reach the coast, while here and there between them alluvial plateaus have been left by the upland wash. With rare exceptions the...
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...Everything is affected by the past, meaning that the factors responsible for the failure of the Māhele in Hawai’i cannot be confined to the time span of the event itself. Instead, the influences root back to events that occurred before the idea of privatization of the land was brought to the Islands. Although there were many participants in this transition from a subsistent economy to a more Western based capitalistic economy, the group that was most responsible for its failure proved to be the Chiefs. The Chiefs were responsible for allowing foreigners to gain influence over the standing government and bring in the Māhele. During the late eighteenth century, when Western traders began appearing on the shores of Hawai’i, it had been the Chiefs who approached them and initiated a means to exchange goods that would soon pose substantial financial problems for the Islands (Kelly, 57). The supply of sandalwood was not matching up with its high demand. It was not the fault of the Maka‘ainana, or the commoners, who had no choice but to work in order to provide for those holding power above them, but that of those who promised the merchants this good; the Chiefs. Due to the shortage of sandalwood, the Chiefs were now faced with a large debt as they had already accepted the merchants’ ships as an exchange for their promises (Kelly, 58). Unfamiliar with this new concept and overwhelmed with the demands and threats of foreigners, the Hawaiian government had no choice but to bring in...
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...Also the culture of IDEO can be described as eccentric, fun, creative and innovative. The outside-the-box working style and shifting of working groups help to keep thinkers fresh and constantly on their toes. Work Process of IDEO: IDEO normally follow following process for typical engineering-intensive products or services: Phase I: Concept Generation: This involved visualizing a large number of designs solutions before selecting a single product direction. Phase II: Concept Development: the purpose was to identify and resolve technical and user problem and to validate the feasibility of the product by developing functional prototypes. Phase III: Detailed Engineering: Define the product details and built and tested prototypes. Phase IV: Manufacturing Liaison: Prepared the product and supporting documentation for a seamless hand-off to volume manufacturing partners. Phase 0: It was concerned with setting the context for design...
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...Feb 23, 2010 The movie I choose to write about was Rocky. Rocky was a very good movie and it was a motivational one as well. It shows how a nobody from Philadelphia became one of the toughest and greatest fighters to ever live. Rocky was a boxer who looked like he was going nowhere. One day the champ (Apollo Creed) came along and was looking to stir up the press by fighting a local fighter. Rocky was that fighter, he didn’t believe it at first but realized it was the opportunity of a lifetime. He trained and trained for weeks and he had his doubts but he didn’t back out. Me being from Philadelphia, its kind of funny because you see all the places I’m so familiar with and where was training I have been there many of times. In the process of him getting ready for the fight he meets a girl who he falls in love with (Adrian). She is one of his good friends sister but he treats he like trash. This movie really gets me motivated because in the process of him training there is the music I the background that gets you ready to do something. And while he is in the boxing ring fighting Apollo Creed the music is playing as well and you know that he is going to win the fight or that he’s not going to go down. Apollo Creed never expected to get this type of fight from some average boxer from Philadelphia. He really didn’t train for the fight at least, nowhere near as hard as Rocky did. In the end the fight came to a draw and Apollo Creed did not want to for Rocky again. A good lesson to...
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