Travel and transportation resources
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Service orientation in the railway industry: Greater operational flexibility and efficiency
Is your rail company looking for a way to meet evolving customer demands and compete in a fickle market? This whitepaper discusses trends that are transforming the nature of the rail business and how SOA can help rail companies flourish by enabling the flexibility you need to meet customer expectations. |
07 Apr 2008 |
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IBM, Microlise and Motorola: Delivering the best in fleet optimization
Manufacturers, retailers, and logistics and shipping companies must deliver goods and products on time and in the condition the customer expects. This brochure explores how IBM, Microlise and Motorola, can help you enhance supply chain visibility from the loading dock to the destination by optimizing fleet operations. |
28 Mar 2008 |
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Baggage Track and Trace for airlines and airports
Because of rising reconciliation costs and the potential for damaging customer satisfaction, mishandled baggage is an increasing concern for airlines and airports. This brochure details how the IBM Baggage Track and Trace (BTT) solution can help optimize baggage handling from check-in to transfer to delivery. |
30 Jan 2008 |
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Mastering carbon management: Balancing trade-offs to optimize supply chain efficiencies
Regulatory mandates and market forces are causing companies to reevaluate their supply chain for ways to reduce carbon emissions. This paper details ways companies can reduce their carbon footprint to become more environmentally friendly thereby strengthening their brand image and developing a competitive advantage. |
25 Jan 2008 |
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The evolution of asset management
Good asset management leaders pride themselves on being able to deal with tough asset situations and solving problems with their equipment, vehicles and property. But are most managers spending their time reacting to breakdowns and emergencies, or planning ahead on how they optimize their assets for business performance? |
14 Nov 2007 |
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Balancing risk and performance with an integrated finance organization
In the globally interdependent marketplace, CFOs need their organizations to perform well and want to outperform their peers with consistently strong growth and big profits. |
16 Oct 2007 |
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Unlocking the DNA of the adaptable workforce
The global economy is transforming into an integrated market, full of opportunity, competition and swirling change. Such change comes with its share of challenges. Indeed, the strain that global economic growth is placing on the supply of commodities and the environment has been well documented. |
26 Sep 2007 |
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Gazing into the mirror: CEOs of third-party logistics companies worldwide share opportunities, strategies and struggles
IBM’s 2006 Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) CEO Study reveals leading 3PLs are trying to find their way in a world where their roles are growing and becoming increasingly complex. Faced with mounting external and internal issues, it’s time for 3PLs to focus on simplicity, innovation and better supply chain management. |
10 Sep 2007 |
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Fleet optimization with IBM Maximo for transportation
Fleet management is an information business. With so many assets in so many places, seeing the big picture is vital. IBM Fleet Optimization solutions can help you make the right decisions by giving you access to the right data—giving you better up-time, cost control, enhanced communication and easier regulatory compliance. |
03 Jul 2007 |
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Tube Lines takes stock of its assets with IBM Maximo asset management
Decades of under-investment in the London Underground caused asset manager Tube Lines to seek a solution that provides an integrated view of its assets. This case study explores how Tube Lines is using IBM Maximo to meet its financial targets, plan for long-range capital investments and improve London’s rail infrastructure. |
18 Jun 2007 |
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Aviation 2010
Research by IBM has identified key attributes with the most potential to enhance the aviation industry’s customer image and profitability over the next three to five years. |
08 May 2007 |
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IBM Expert Advisor
Self-service kiosks have become a standard for service delivery in many industries. But what about customers who still want the comfort of face-to-face contact with a product specialist? What are the possibilities for reaching these consumers and making your products and services more accessible? |
02 May 2007 |
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Transaction processing for the pressures of business today
Behind airlines, hotels, banks and credit card companies are complicated transaction processing systems like the IBM Transaction Processing Facility on IBM System z™ (z/TPF). This brochure discusses how the z/TPF can improve responsiveness, reliability and resilience to increase efficiency with a low TCO. |
19 Apr 2007 |
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Asset and service management in the transportation industry
For transportation companies, asset and service management is challenging. Effective data analysis and reporting can help control costs, improve inventory management and meet regulatory mandates. This paper explores how IBM can help you optimize asset and service management to improve operational efficiency and performance. |
29 Mar 2007 |
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Effective configuration management for aviation
Configuration management presents a unique challenge to aircraft operators and maintenance organizations: aircraft, aero-engines, auxiliary power units and other major configurations are complex and dynamic and must be managed throughout the entire life cycle. |
27 Mar 2007 |
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Beyond the carousel—Better baggage handling through enhanced collaboration among airlines and airports
The amount of baggage that airlines and airports must process is increasing every day. Mishandled baggage is a growing concern for passengers—and a problem that must be addressed. This paper from IBM Institute for Business Value explores ways to change your approach to baggage handling so you can stand out from the crowd. |
23 Mar 2007 |
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Understanding the real risk for asset intensive industries
The goal of having one enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for all business processes is still popular, yet the idea is no longer practical, particularly in asset-intensive industries. |
20 Mar 2007 |
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McCarran International Airport streamlines operations with IBM Maximo asset management
While what happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, more than 44 million people leave those secrets behind each year through the gates of McCarran International airport. McCarran, the nation’s fifth-busiest airport and ninth worldwide, is the principal commercial airport serving Las Vegas and surrounding Clark County, Nevada. |
14 Mar 2007 |
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Effective enterprise asset management and world-class services—the whole package
Strategic asset management is critical to your business. With it, you can optimize the performance of your assets, better control costs, enhance revenue and ensure regulatory compliance. Learn how, with IBM’s acquisition of MRO Software, we now provide asset management offerings that are even more robust. |
23 Feb 2007 |
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IBM Airport Solutions: Opportunities, trends and challenges shaping airport operations in Asia Pacific
The aviation industry faces many changes today. To compete most effectively, airport operators must develop new approaches to transforming operations. This brochure details how IBM Airport Solutions can help you harness emerging technologies in new and innovative ways to set your business apart from the competition. |
12 Jan 2007 |
