한국경영정보학회:학술대회논문집
- 2007.06a
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- Pages.997-1002
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- 2007
Development of the Freight Forwarder Information System adopting RIA
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Choi, Hyung-Rim
(Division of Management Information of Science, College of Business Administration Dong-A University) ;
- Lee, Hyun-Chul (Department of Management Information Systems, Graduate School of Business Administration Dong-A University) ;
- Choe, Hong-Seok (Division of Management Information of Science, College of Business Administration Dong-A University)
- Published : 2007.06.01
Abstract
In the case of international trade, the role of 3PL (third-party logistics) providers, in recent years, has drawn more attention. At the same time, computers have become faster, cheaper, and more widely available. Thus. information systems have become commonplace to freight forwarders and the increased efficiencies to be gained in improving logistics has pushed managers to explorer a number of new ideas, technologies and methods of information management and automation. However, many companies are encountering difficulties to choose an information system flexible and satisfying all needs carrying on business. In this study RIA (rich internet application) technology based on Java Swing was introduced to the .freight forwarder information systems to provide richer user interfaces and a flexible web-based application. Also considered giving stakeholders in charge of logistics especially in SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) cost-effective and performance-effective solutions with good accessibility of internet for smooth operations of their businesses.
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