Crossing the Border in 15 Seconds

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Crossing the Border in 15 Seconds

• Implementing and using the NEXUS System

Brief Case Analysis FA 11
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The NEXUS system

• Designed as a commuter system
• Used by frequent international drivers
• Present in Ontario/Michigan, B.C./Washington, and
  Quebec/Vermont

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Application Process

• Applicants are screened by Canadian and American
  investigators
• Process ends in a special F2F interview
• NEXUS Cards contain
• RF Transmitter
• citizenship, name, necessary documents, etc.

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How its useful

• When you cross the border
• The NEXUS commuter lane
• 15 seconds
• Other cars wait upwards of an hour to cross
• 5 years for 80 dollars (US50)

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Applications

• Is it a good idea?
• As long as the screening process works
• Only helps frequent travelers
• Cross-border air traffic?
• Frequent flyers
• Air shipping companies
• Must be implemented all across Canada US

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Other Uses of IT for International Business

• Sharing information between comparable government
  agencies
• I.e.. Police departments, FDA and Department of
  Health
• Increased communication of important information
• Greater speed, lower costs, more accuracy

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How it helps petGRO

• We now ship to the US
• Cross-border customers will get their orders
  faster, esp. in peak times
• Only if implemented
• Doesnt help Saskatchewan yet. Maybe someday.

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Does it help Logistics?

• We no longer do outbound shipping
• No more transport fleet
• Reduces costs
• FedEx might cut us a deal