(a)
Interpretation:Improving the performance of supply chain operations of the trucking industry using satellite-based global positioning systems.
Concept Introduction:
Global positioning systems are commonly known as GPS systems. They are a satellite based navigation system that is made up of a network of satellites. The system was originally developed in order to be used in state defense related matters. However, at present it is being widely used by households and business organizations in a much wider scale.
(b)
Interpretation:Improving the performance of supply chain operations of the farming industry using satellite-based global positioning systems.
Concept Introduction:
Global positioning systems, generally known as GPS systems are satellite networks that aid in navigation. Such systems were initially designed and developed to be used by the state defense personnel. Nevertheless, now it is being widely used by civilians that include households and business organizations.
(c)
Interpretation:Improving the performance of supply chain operations of the food distribution industry using satellite-based global positioning systems.
Concept Introduction:
GPS systems or global positioning systems consist of satellite networks that assist in navigation operations. They were at first developed to be used in state defense operations. However, at present it is being used widely by many parties such as households and business organizations.
(d)
Interpretation:Improving the performance of supply chain operations of the ambulance service industry using satellite-based global positioning systems.
Concept Introduction:
Global positioning systems are much known by the term GPS systems. They are satellite network based navigation systems which were originally designed to be used in stare defense related aspects. Nevertheless, households and business organizations use them widely in their day to day lives at present.
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