Like FedEx, UPS is a major player in global logistics. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that describes three IT tools that UPS uses in its global logistics. What are two differences between global logistics and domestic logistics?

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  1. Like FedEx, UPS is a major player in global logistics. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that describes three IT tools that UPS uses in its global logistics. What are two differences between global logistics and domestic logistics?
  2. The availability and speed of Internet connections play a major role in the success of a GIS. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that lists the 10 countries with the fastest Internet connections. Is the United States among the top 10?
  3. Offshore outsourcing increases with the use of GISs. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that describes four factors a company should consider when looking for a country to provide it with IT services. What are two reasons that have made India the top IT outsourcing country in the world?
  4. Information-sharing technologies are among the major components of a successful GIS. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that lists three such technologies; also mention the specific task and decision-making support that each technology provides.
  5. Understanding cultural differences can play a major role in the success of a GIS. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a two-page paper that identifies five such differences between the United States and Saudi Arabia. How would you resolve such differences?
  6. There are major differences between U.S. privacy laws and those in the EU. After reading the information presented in this module, Module 4, and other sources, write a two-page paper that identifies five such differences. List three U.S. companies that have been sued by the EU for not following their privacy laws. For each company, list one violation.
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  1. The availability and speed of Internet connections play a major role in the success of a GIS. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that lists the 10 countries with the fastest Internet connections. Is the United States among the top 10?
  2. Offshore outsourcing increases with the use of GISs. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that describes four factors a company should consider when looking for a country to provide it with IT services. What are two reasons that have made India the top IT outsourcing country in the world?
  3. Information-sharing technologies are among the major components of a successful GIS. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that lists three such technologies; also mention the specific task and decision-making support that each technology provides.
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