Operations Management

The term fourth party logistics provider was by Andersen Consulting. It refers to the evolution in logistics from suppliers focused on warehousing and transportation (third party logistics providers) to suppliers offering a more integrated solution. Among other services fourth party logistics providers include supply chain management and solutions, change management capabilities and value added services [...]

An integral part of Supply chain management is Logistics Management. The main objective of logistics management is to reduce inventory holding costs and improve profits. Logistics is derived from the French word. In the last decade there have been several well publicized logistics exercises internationally. The Gulf War of 1991 was one of the largest [...]

Networked computer systems have allowed the development of organizational intranets and extranets. An intranet is an organizational communication network that uses Internet technology but is accessible only to organizational employees. Many organizations are using intranets as ways for employees to share information and collaborate on documents and projects as well as access company policy manuals [...]

The future of wireless technology A shift from voice to data, including enhanced rich MMS on the mobile environment, is driving the noble operators to move towards new wireless technologies. These technologies offer new opportunities in service capabilities significantly improved data rates and latency performance, 3GPP (third generation partnership project) whose organizational partners include standards [...]