The use of IT brought forth the use of bar codes to uniquely identify items and keep track of them. A business that doesn't use bar codes is the equivalent of a business that doesn't monitor what they sell and at what rate. These lines provide data for computers to manipulate and thus reduce cost. Bar codes are like numbers that need to be accessed at a moment’s notice and failure to provide this upon the request of let's say other businesses, statistician and even a judge. Another advancement of IT is satellite tracking via GPS and this helps drivers get correctly coordinated and better management. GPS advantages are better Route directions, Cargo tracking, Fuel cost tracking. GPS can help monitor emergencies like your trucks being pulled over or accidents reports and making sure your drivers and not slacking off or taking a nap at a local gas
The use of IT brought forth the use of bar codes to uniquely identify items and keep track of them. A business that doesn't use bar codes is the equivalent of a business that doesn't monitor what they sell and at what rate. These lines provide data for computers to manipulate and thus reduce cost. Bar codes are like numbers that need to be accessed at a moment’s notice and failure to provide this upon the request of let's say other businesses, statistician and even a judge. Another advancement of IT is satellite tracking via GPS and this helps drivers get correctly coordinated and better management. GPS advantages are better Route directions, Cargo tracking, Fuel cost tracking. GPS can help monitor emergencies like your trucks being pulled over or accidents reports and making sure your drivers and not slacking off or taking a nap at a local gas