...1 BACK GROUND INFORMATION OF THE STUDY A tour package is an offer of a tour program composed of transportation, accommodation along with an escorted tour in an exchange for a predetermined single price (Business dictionary .com). It is sold to holiday makers by tour operators, travel agencies or directly by airlines through online or agency arrangements. Holiday package is a marketing strategy that helps related businesses come together to Work in partnership to sell their products through product bundling (Venkatesh and Kamakura,2003) . Nowadays different airlines of the World are involved in selling air transport service through the same Way by entering contractual agreements with various service providers such as hoteliers or tour companies .As a result most carriers such as Emirates, South African Air ways, Kenyan Airways etc are the beneficiary of this strategy mainly due to their own home base are tourist destinations .When it comes to Ethiopian airlines the actual fact is contradictory in that it has not been a beneficiary of its own country tourism attractions through product bundling .And the holiday package development is at its infantile stage. As a result the national carrier became highly dependent on the 6th freedom traffic right. That is 65 % of the total traffic are transiting Addis Ababa as stated on Ehiopian Airlines Annual commercial report (2010). As such no attention was given until recently to develop in-house package. In fact there are several reasons for this...
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... Packagetracking information is then transmitted to UPS’s computer network for storageand processing in UPS’s main computers in Mahwah, New Jersey, andAlpharetta, Georgia. From there, the information can be accessed worldwide toprovide proof of delivery to the customer or to respond to customer queries.(asinputs) Through its automated package tracking system, UPS can monitor packages throughout the delivery process. At various points along the route fromsender to receiver, a bar code device scans shipping information on the packagelabel; the information is then fed into the central computer. The people who areshipping packages can access the UPS website to track packages, checkdelivery roots, calculate shipping rates, determine time in transit and schedule apick up. Businesses can use the website to arrange UPS shipments and for billing the accounts. Q2. What technologies are used by UPS? How are these technologies related toUPS’s business strategy? Answer: Since 1985 UPS began to improve their data networking applications.They built up their IT network and database in order to collect and track over 200data elements for every single package. Through UPS.com new UPS could alsoserve new B2B companies to use their tracking system with only a link. UPS alsooffers a set of transportation APIs called the UPS Online Tools that allowbusinesses to integrate tracking, rating, address validation and other important jobs. Q3. What problems do UPS’s information systems solve? What...
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... Packagetracking information is then transmitted to UPS’s computer network for storageand processing in UPS’s main computers in Mahwah, New Jersey, andAlpharetta, Georgia. From there, the information can be accessed worldwide toprovide proof of delivery to the customer or to respond to customer queries.(asinputs) Through its automated package tracking system, UPS can monitor packages throughout the delivery process. At various points along the route fromsender to receiver, a bar code device scans shipping information on the packagelabel; the information is then fed into the central computer. The people who areshipping packages can access the UPS website to track packages, checkdelivery roots, calculate shipping rates, determine time in transit and schedule apick up. Businesses can use the website to arrange UPS shipments and for billing the accounts. Q2. What technologies are used by UPS? How are these technologies related toUPS’s business strategy? Answer: Since 1985 UPS began to improve their data networking applications.They built up their IT network and database in order to collect and track over 200data elements for every single package. Through UPS.com new UPS could alsoserve new B2B companies to use their tracking system with only a link. UPS alsooffers a set of transportation APIs called the UPS Online Tools that allowbusinesses to integrate tracking, rating, address validation and other important jobs. Q3. What problems do UPS’s information systems solve? What...
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...Noram Foods was considering the impact of changing their package weight standards They are considering kind of trade-off between two policies: 1st Company current policy on weight control: At least 95 per cent of all packaged net weights shipped will be above the stated net weight 2nd Country legalization: “catch weight product” means a product that because of its nature cannot normally be portioned to a predetermined quantity and is, as a result, usually sold in packages of varying quantity -We believe that a more accurate control policy could reduce costs for Noram foods but we must insure net weight does not fall bellow stated amount - Let’s go through the case to see how we can achieve the previous mentioned statement COMPANY BACKGROUND “The head office of Noram International was located in New York. Head office control was primarily financial, as part of Noram’s success was based on giving international units a large amount of local autonomy. Moreover, food tended to be subject to specific and different legislation in each country in which Noram produced its products.” • We consider this as the primary company policy for Noram foods world wide Operation for Pre-Cooked Baby Cereals: Concentrate on a specific product line they choose pre-cooked baby cereals in which unit size and weight were small and uniform. As a result it is not difficult to control “Typically, the machine was allowed to continue if the condition was...
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...external design of there house and garden I will offer a hole new verity of designs and styles to choose from along with fully custom designs if you choose this option There will be a verity of different packages to choose from Package 1-house painted Package 2-house painted and garden improved Package 3-features added to your house and garden redesigned Package 4-features added to your house and the garden is completely changed Package 5-house exterior completely redesigned and garden completely changed with added features like a clock gnomes ect Packages explained in detail: Package 1-package one is a budget house paint package which offers the cheaper version but still staying with the same high quality of work which we pride our self’s in at external desing.co Package 2-this is the more detailed house package which would contain a much better house paint package with a bigger range of colour and quality of the paint this would also be a full garden refurbishment although the layout would not be changed nut fresh grass and paving stones will be offered at an extra cost along with additional features if wanted (water feature, pond only small though) Package 3-package 3 is the first of our optimum meaning the more high quality designs and materials packages which are more expensive but more versatile, the hole outside of your house will be redesigned and customised exactly to your specification and features added to the out to the outside of your house e.g,clock...
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...Make requests for policies [PROBLEM] terms and conditions 4. Insure item, where item is above a minimum price [PROBLEM] the user shall fill in a form with the following information: 1. Which product do you want to insure ? 2. What is the value of the product 3. Provide a picture of the item 4. For how long the item will be insured ? [PROBLEM] The customer shall have a choice between diferent predifined insurance packages where insurance package is a period of time 5. Report accident of the insured item to report an incident, the customer shall provide the following informations: 1. Which insured item is concerned 2. What Happened ? 3. Where ? 4. Why ? 5. Who is responsible for the accident ? 6. Contact informations from the responsible 7. A Picture of the item after the accident * then reimbursement procedure is engaged 6. Withdraw insurance from insured item without any restriction from the app 7. Inform customers of new insurance packages some kind of promotional stuff 8. Process payments in the app 9. Communication with StuffHappens support The phone number of the support will be displayed in the app 10. Customers shall receive notifications before each subscribed insurrance is over Problems with requirements 1. Make requests for policies. Should we really make your customers make a request to see terms and conditions ? It should be way easier to display them in...
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...UPS Case Homework Questions 1. What is their business and why is package tracking important to UPS’s customers? * Shipping * Freight * Logistics * Financial * Supply Chain Management Package tracking is important to its customers because it enables the customer to utilize time management and enable the customer to ensure proper handling of its package and proper routing even after the package has been delivered to a receiving party; knowing that the package is in the hands of the recipient the sender knows they can directly contact the receiver for further tracking and handling status. 2. What information needs to be collected, how/when/where does it get collected and with whom is it shared to support the tracking of UPS shipments? [table] What information | How | Where | Whom | Tracking number from the package | A cordless optical scanner mounted on a finger ring captures tracking numbers from the packages. Then, the wireless ring scanner transmits the data to a package-tracking system carried on the hip of the package sorter | Distribution centers | Integrated with the rest of UPS’ packager tracking data worldwide to be shared by employees and customers. | | geographical position systems and cellular WiFi technologies | Transporting trucks, airplanes, and ships | | 3. Draw a detailed diagram of the various networks that are linked together by UPS to solve this problem. In each instance, identify the type of network option...
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...items to report data on each month is quite large, and to have to do a spread sheet on this is a very exhausting task. Yet to do one’s report/spreadsheet all over because one department’s information is not up to date is unacceptable. Thus it would be better to carry on with what one has in the current spread sheet, than waiting on the re-submission. Achieving Operational Excellence: Using Internet Tools to Budget for Shipping Costs The first problem I ran into is the fact that FedEx didn’t allow a package of 45lbs. so I had to ship two quantities of 20lbs which still didn’t add up to 45lbs. If the company on average ships 2 boxes then that means with FedEx I would be shipping 8 packages in a day. The delivery services offer’s various shipping time from overnight to 2day shipping. In every category UPS was cheaper than FedEx from priority to 2day shipping Ups had the advantage in a cheaper price. On the other hand USPS was the cheaper than both UPS and FedEx but packages had to be picked up. The service to choose from would have to go with UPS for they deliver to a business for a low price; obviously it unprofessional for a customer to pick up their own supplies than can be delivered to their front doors. Also UPS specifies an estimated deliver time and USPS does not. Also because it is cheaper than FedEx, I believe it also the better choice. So...
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...advantage of a system that has taken many years and billions of dollars to develop. It all starts with the package labeling. For each package a label is given. On the label are a barcode and a number. On the barcode UPS inputs important information about the sender, destination, and estimated arrival time. UPS uses this information to process its packages. With its automated tracking system UPS can monitor the delivery process and even re-route packages if needed. Periodically through the life cycle of a delivery barcode devices scan shipping information on the package labels to update milestones in the delivery status. Customer reps can use this information to update customers on where their package is. Customers also have the option to check themselves vi a the UPS website or mobile app. UPS utilizes a myriad of technology to insure its success. One of the most important is its Delivery Information Acquisition Device (DIAD). This is the everyday device that uploads to a wireless network and gives its drivers instructions for the day. It also captures customers’ signatures and automatically updates tracking information in the UPS system for processing and storage. From the beginning UPS promised “the best service and the lowest rate.” UPS works hard to deliver on this commitment. Going back to UPS’s label system information is sent to one of its computer centers before the package is even picked up. This information is used by dispatchers with special software to create the most...
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...it to retain costs low and streamline its overall operations. The inputs of UPS’s package system are customers’ information such as names, address, dates, phone numbers, and weights. Kenneth Laudon and Jane Laudon claim “it all starts with the scannable-bar coded label which is attached to a package, which contains detailed information about the sender, the destination of the package, the recipient, and when the package should arrive. Customers can download and print their own labels using special software provided by UPS or by accessing the UPS website” (Laudon & Laudon, 2011). This case study also shows that before the package is picked up, the data from the scannable bar coded label is transmitted to one of UPS’s computer centers in Mahwah, New Jersey, or Alpharetta, Georgia and sent to the distribution center nearest its final destination. This information is processed using special software to create the outputs such as efficient delivery route for each driver that considers traffic, weather condition, and the location of each stop. The UPS has spent a great deal of money investing heavily in advanced information technology. According to the UPS website “UPS has implemented several tools and procedures, called Package Flow Technologies, to optimize delivery routes. PFT includes a suite of hardware and software designed, in part, to help drivers plan the most effective route - before a package is even loaded into a delivery vehicle” (UPS Pressroom, 2009). UPS has also revolutionized...
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...PAANO BA MAG JOIN SA AIM GLOBAL at anu- ano ang makukuha niyo Na mga benefits kapag nagpamember kayo.??? 1. To become an AIMtrepreneur, you only need to purchase the GLOBAL PACKAGE cost PHP 7,980 2.You need an sponsor (YUNG “NAG INVITE” SAYO!) 3. You need to complete and sign the DISTRIBUTOR APPLICATION FORM found in the global package. Sa mga mag-jojoin sa AIM GLOBAL napakaswerte nyo mga kaibigan dahil napakaganda ng combination ngayon ng mga products at benefits na makukuha nyo pag nagpamember kayo. 1. BUSINESS KIT Start-up sales kit: Folder for presentation Video Presentation CD Insurance Certificate Scholarship Certificate Company ID with processing fee (PHP 200) ATM CARD (BDO) Processing fee (PHP 200) For local ATM CARD (CHINA TRUST) Processing fee (PHP 500) For international The ATM will be used for your daily and monthly income. 2. WEBSITE/WEBPAGE Your own account in AIM Global's computer system that monitors all your and your group's successful sales transactions. (kahit nasaang part ka ng mundo namomonitor mo ang BUSINESS mo) (wala kang babayarang secretary, accountant at pwesto) (open siya 24hours a day ONLINE) (para syang sarili mong FACEBOOK ACCOUNT 3. TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Real-time internet-based access to your account 24/7. All members enjoy the following benefits. 4. DISCOUNTS- Enjoy 25% lifetime discounts on all AIM Global's Products. (lifetime) 5. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE (by Prudential ...
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...Information System Transformed Package Delivery Business By: Tricia Jones Information technology has transformed tremendously over the years for UPS package business. The DIAD system enabled the drivers to make all of his or her deliveries without errors. For example, if the driver tries to deliver a package to the wrong customer he alerted that it is an incorrect delivery, which in turn eliminates driver error and helps to save the company money and makes the customer happy, by them getting their package on time. The DAID system has allowed for greater mobility and flexibility in the package delivery operations of UPS. It also allows UPS to track packages worldwide with its GPS and Bluetooth software. Information can be sent wirelessly which in fact would decrease the transit time, but increases reliability. UPS can also keep in touch with the driver at any time of the day via text message for whatever reasons. The UPS technology offer customers many option in keeping up with their package. From tracking their own package, freight planning, freight truck packaging optimization, in addition to basic shipment of packages. UPS has certainly achieve its objectives in many different aspect of the company. They have become more competitive, efficient and profitable. UPS has definitely evolved in the package delivery business by keeping up with technology and always trying to find new ways for its employees to safely and successfully deliver customers package on a day to day basis....
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...NEWS for R version 3.0.3 (2014-03-06) NEWS R News CHANGES IN R 3.0.3 NEW FEATURES: • On Windows there is support for making ‘.texi’ manuals using texinfo 5.0 or later: the setting is in file ‘src/gnuwin32/MkRules.dist’. A packaging of the Perl script and modules for texinfo 5.2 has been made available at http://www.stats.ox.ac.uk/pub/Rtools/. • write.table() now handles matrices of 231 or more elements, for those with large amounts of patience and disc space. • There is a new function, La_version(), to report the version of LAPACK in use. • The HTML version of ‘An Introduction to R’ now has links to PNG versions of the figures. • There is some support to produce manuals in ebook formats. (See ‘doc/manual/Makefile’. Suggested by Mauro Cavalcanti.) • On a Unix-alike Sys.timezone() returns NA if the environment variable TZ is unset, to distinguish it from an empty string which on some OSes means the ‘UTC’ time zone. • The backtick may now be escaped in strings, to allow names containing them to be constructed, e.g. \ . (PR#15621) • read.table(), readLines() and scan() now warn when an embedded nul is found in the input. (Related to PR#15625 which was puzzled by the behaviour in this unsupported case.) • (Windows only.) file.symlink() works around the undocumented restriction of the Windows system call to backslashes. (Wish of PR#15631.) • KalmanForecast(fast = FALSE) is now the default, and the help contains an example of how fast = TRUE can be used in this version. (The usage will...
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...The part 1 of this 2-part series of copying add-on domains to new cPanel accounts involved outlining and discussing of the first four steps, which included creating backups, creating new accounts, extracting the backups, and importing the databases. In this second and final part of the series, it will contain the remaining 6 steps, including updating the cron paths all the way to copying all your email account information. Just follow the remaining steps and you will have your add-on domains copied to your new accounts in no time. Step 5. Updating your cron paths. Follow these steps to update your new account’s cron paths: Locate and open your /home/backup-$username/$username/cron/$username file. Make sure that you find all of the required crons in this add-on domain. Navigate to your cPanel account’s Cron Jobs interface and then add all of the crons to your new account. You can find the Cron Jobs interface by starting at your Home page, then Advanced, and finally, Cron Jobs. Step 6. Change the ownership of the file. Executing the chown command will provide ownership to your $newuser for all the public_html files you just made copies of. Just run the command: “find /home/$newusername/public_html -uid 0 -exec chown $newusername:$newusername {} +” (remove the quotation marks) to perform this step. Step 7: Make sure the account operates perfectly. A single mistake, like a typo in any of the commands required for this task may result in a malfunctioning...
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...Tour Operations Inclusive Tour Programme Compiled by Linda Cigurova 05.10.2015 Introduction As a representative of the ‘’Travel Wizards’’ tour operator, I have completed a requested research report on the factors that could affect demand for holidays in the chosen destination for our newly designed inclusive tour programme. The contents of the report are as follows: political, social, legal, environmental and technological factors that could affect demand for this holiday, evaluation of two competitor offers and market research with attached example questionnaire. The inclusive tour programme designed by the “Travel Wizards” is a ranch-based holiday in Arizona, USA tailored for novice and experienced horse riders. Several flight options are available from various departure points within UK to suit customers’ individual preferences. The accommodation are different types of ranches, varying between a working ranch, guest ranch, working/guest ranch or luxurious ranch with gourmet food. Customers can also choose the intensity of riding, as some may prefer a compromise between riding and spa treatments, tennis, golf or sightseeing stunning places, such as the Grand Canyon. The price for this holiday package are per person, based on a double occupancy available from 4 up to 14 nights. Flights, accommodation, meals, most of the ranch activities, taxes and transfers are included in the price. Research Report Political Factors Terrorism Threat – The terrorism threat is general...
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