INF220 WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT
Management Information Systems
There are many shipping companies present in today’s society. One of the leaders in this industry is UPS. In order to compete with other large shipping companies, UPS has had to adapt with the ever changing industry. Since the beginning of the company in 1907, UPS has grown to one of the top leaders for domestic and international shipping. In this short paper I will discuss the growth of this leading company, along with the difficulties this company faces on a daily basis.
There are many external factors that affect the international operations and UPS. International shipping is a huge every growing industry, with UPS leading the pack for shipments delivered and exchanged internationally. The demand for international shipping has increased dramatically over the years, and with this increase it calls for an increase in service which in return places much more pressure for performance on UPS as an industry. Working in international shipping myself I have learned that many things can affect the shipping process, especially when the shipment is international. One major factor that affects any shipment is the price of fuel. Fuel prices fluctuate constantly, so depending on the fuel price can determine rather a shipment is delivered and paid for appropriately.
Every international shipping company will experience the International Shipment Processing System. This system is necessary to ensure the customers shipment will be delivered in allocated time. During the duration of the shipment, data regarding the shipment will be transmitted daily. With internationally shipping very specific documents are needed at both the departure port and the arrival port, in order for the shipment to be cleared by customs and delivery to proceed. If these documents do not arrive to the destination before the cargo, then delayed port charges will occur. Using the ISPS system allows the customers enough time to create these documents in time, to prevent port
There are many shipping companies present in today’s society. One of the leaders in this industry is UPS. In order to compete with other large shipping companies, UPS has had to adapt with the ever changing industry. Since the beginning of the company in 1907, UPS has grown to one of the top leaders for domestic and international shipping. In this short paper I will discuss the growth of this leading company, along with the difficulties this company faces on a daily basis.
There are many external factors that affect the international operations and UPS. International shipping is a huge every growing industry, with UPS leading the pack for shipments delivered and exchanged internationally. The demand for international shipping has increased dramatically over the years, and with this increase it calls for an increase in service which in return places much more pressure for performance on UPS as an industry. Working in international shipping myself I have learned that many things can affect the shipping process, especially when the shipment is international. One major factor that affects any shipment is the price of fuel. Fuel prices fluctuate constantly, so depending on the fuel price can determine rather a shipment is delivered and paid for appropriately.
Every international shipping company will experience the International Shipment Processing System. This system is necessary to ensure the customers shipment will be delivered in allocated time. During the duration of the shipment, data regarding the shipment will be transmitted daily. With internationally shipping very specific documents are needed at both the departure port and the arrival port, in order for the shipment to be cleared by customs and delivery to proceed. If these documents do not arrive to the destination before the cargo, then delayed port charges will occur. Using the ISPS system allows the customers enough time to create these documents in time, to prevent port