Logistics technology: shipping through cyberspace

Article Abstract:

About a third of urgent document deliveries will be transmitted over the Internet by 2002 according to United Parcel Services (UPS). About $11.2 bil of the global document delivery market will move electronically. Increasing use of the Internet will change the document delivery business and global delivery companies are working to master challenges of that system. Security is still poor in 1998 and related issues dominate the discussions on the business potential of the Internet, but problems likely will disappear in time. UPS and Federal Express have plans for data communications services for documents in Asia. DHL has set up an information technology center in Malaysia.

Planning, Usage, Safety and security measures, Internet, Data encryption, Internet security, Supply and demand, Telecommunications systems, Information technology, Asia, Courier services, Express delivery services, Data communications, Telecommunications transmission technologies

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Technology for efficiency

Article Abstract:

In order to increase efficiency business are utilizing electronic document management systems to decrease the amount of paperwork handled by humans. Computer generated documentation generally involves a networked system that includes scanning devices to convert printed material to digital formats which necessary to store, access, distribute and manage information electronically.

Document management systems

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In touch with technology

Article Abstract:

France is a country committed to applied research, and businesses in Asia could benefit economically if they take advantage of French institutions that aid industrialization. French institutions welcome East and Southeast Asian inquiries, because they realize the importance of Asian economies and the benefits of technology transfer between these countries.

Economic aspects, France, International aspects, Industrial research, Economic policy, Intellectual cooperation

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