INFORMATION SYSTEMS

IN ORGANIZATION
 INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN THE
GLOBAL ECONOMY

• Information Systems Connect People with Packages

“FedEx” (Federal Express)
• One of global shipping company
• was among the first express transportation companies to realize the benefits of
technology

• FedEx uses one of the world's largest computer and telecommunications networks
• The company's couriers operate SuperTracker® hand-held computers
 FEDEX SUPERTRACKER

• To provide real-time package tracking for each shipment

• To record the transit of shipments through the FedEx integrated network
• SuperTrackers, are used to scan the progress of the package an average of 5 times
from pick-up to delivery
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• FedEx's use of technology focuses on the customer, rather than merely on

remaining competitive. With FedEx, businesses can determine the status of
their packages at all possible locations along the delivery route in real time.
Customers can track packages in three ways: via the FedEx Web site on the
Internet, by using FedEx Ship Manager at fedex.com, or FedEx
WorldTM Shipping Software.
 WHY LEARN ABOUT INFORMATION
SYSTEMS IN ORGANIZATION
• To gain the maximum benefits from your company's information system
• To increase the information system's effectiveness
• It helps the Communication System, Operation Management, Decision
Making and Record Keeping to kept intact through the organization.