They say that the English language is a “living language” that is constantly changing and evolving. Maybe, once upon a time, it was possible that most people knew what most words and phrases meant; maybe not; but, today, I, for one, certainly find many things confusing. Especially when we get into two specific areas
1. Job titles
2. Jargon created by computer “geeks”
For example, in a business organization; what does a Marketing Executive actually do? A Shipping Manager should be straightforward; surely he is the guy that looks after a fleet of ships? Not necessarily; since we also use the word “shipping” to describe the dispatching of anything by any method; an on line store can advertize that your purchases will be shipped to you within (2) days from payment confirmation (usually by a courier service using a combination of trucks and airplanes depending on travel distance).
So, if the Shipping Manager’s job is to get his employer’s goods out of a storage place and delivered to the purchaser’s place, is Shipping Manager Software some sort of spy program that enables his boss to keep an eye on the Manager’s performance? Actually, in a way, it is sort of like that; but, the real use of Shipping Manager Software is to help the Shipping Manager do his job more efficiently; thus the boss will see good results. In any business that sells “things” to its customers, it is vital that the customer receive exactly the goods that they have ordered; at the correct place and in a timely manner with fully correct supporting documentation. If anything falls down in this delivery chain, you will have a disappointed (if not downright angry) customer on your hands; who is more than likely to place his next order with your competitor.
So, How Does Software Help The Shipping Manager?
These days, outside the retail, walk-in shop sector; there are very few businesses that are not computerized. Maybe a “one man show”, operating some sort of cottage industry can get away with it; but, anyone making a reasonable number of “things” for sale is bound to need computers. Those computers will only be of any use if they contain the correct software to do the job in hand. Organizing the dispatch of all your products is better achieved if you run Shipping Manager Software that is tailored to your goods and your customers’ requirements.
