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How to use the Internet.

¹Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.

Hospital Materiel Management Quarterly

|April 7, 1998

Summary

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The Internet offers significant benefits for production and inventory control (PIC) managers. This article explains what the Internet is, how to use it, and why PIC managers should leverage this growing information service.

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Area of Science:

Information Science
Operations Management

Background:

The Internet is rapidly expanding as an information service.
Many production and inventory control (PIC) managers are unfamiliar with the Internet's capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce production and inventory control (PIC) managers to the Internet.
To provide guidance on utilizing the Internet for PIC operations.

Main Methods:

The article provides a conceptual overview of the Internet.
It outlines practical applications and benefits for PIC managers.

Main Results:

Managers can gain a foundational understanding of the Internet.
The article details reasons and methods for integrating the Internet into PIC.

Conclusions:

The Internet is a valuable, accessible tool for modern PIC.
PIC managers are encouraged to explore and adopt Internet technologies to enhance their operations.