INTERACTIVE SESSION: TECHNOLOGY ALBASSAMI’S JOB IS NOT FEASIBLE WITHOUT IT

What systems are described here? What valuable information do they provide?

The systems are described here is based on clustered Dell servers running Windows 2003 and connected to over 270 Windows XP clients. The database management system , used as the backbone of the Sybase Adaptive server, whereas clients use SQL Anywhere. The valuable information do they provide are sent the branches data through replication to server and aggregated to create the most updated database version, and then sent back to the branches.

What value did the IT/IS investments add to Albassami?

The value has added that the system allowed a better audit on all drivers behavior by using the output of the vehicles tracking information. Proper performance monitoring resulted in adequate employees appraisals and consequently loyal staff.

 How did implementing the Shipping Information System address the business needs and information requirements of Albassami?

The shipping information system implement at Albassami maintains all the sender information such as the sent car, the truck number, the sender and receiving branches , and it also sends an SMS to client acknowledging the arrival of the car. The system also records the client’s data , and holds maintence information. Besides that, the system also enables standard reports to provide to top management and head sectors about the productivity of each branch , resulting in accurate identification of needs for different regions and thus proper budget allocation.