Strategy For Information Management In The Airline Catering Business

The airline industry is a vast international business that is central to world economies. In today's environment, it faces many challenges and a tight operational strategy is vital to survive. In-flight catering is a central part of these strategies at all levels: be they customer satisfaction, marketing, operations or logistics. Fully endorsed by the International Flight Catering Association, Flight Catering is an authoritative guide to this specialised and vital area on the catering industry. With an international team of contributions from both academia and industry it provides a user friendly guide, taking the reader through every aspect from marketing and on board service, to cost control and logistics.

The first and only comprehensive guide to the field of INFLIGHT CATERING MANAGEMENT Inflight catering has, over the past thirty years, evolved into a distinct branch of the noncommercial foodservice industry complete with its own unique set of equipment, preparation, storage, disposal, and distribution requirements. Yet, until now, there were no books devoted exclusively to the needs of foodservice management professionals and students interested in pursuing a career in this fascinating and highly lucrative field. This book fills that gap. Written with the full support and cooperation of the Inflight Food Service Association's Education Committee, Inflight Catering Management is both a valuable professional resource and an excellent text for noncommercial foodservice management courses. It provides comprehensive coverage of all essential aspects of contemporary inflight foodservice operations, including: Bidding, contract management, and the airline/caterer interface Caterers' equipment and facilities Onboard equipment and facilities Quality assurance Food safety and sanitation Waste management Current and future career opportunities

A scalable operating and innovative lean model platform that covers every aspect of the in-house flight catering business from supply chain to customer service, containing quality, cost accounting, information technology, organization structure, asset management and performance management

"This book examines the process of transformation as it relates to the tourism industry, and the changes to that industry from modern electronic communications. It covers not only geographically supportive technologies in communication, but also in terms of culture, economics, marketing, social, and regional issues"--Provided by publisher.

This book describes the framework of the next generation of Business Information Services Library, BiSL®. BiSL Next is a public domain standard for business information management with guiding principles, good practices and practical templates. It offers guidance for digitally engaged business leaders and those who collaborate with them, with the ultimate goal to improve business performance through better use of information and technology. Twelve elements - four drivers, four domains and four perspectives - are the basis of the guidance in BiSL Next. Target audience of this book are business managers, business information managers, business analysts, CIO’s and IT managers, as well as consultants in this field. While describing the twelve elements, the book offers them insight in the best way to manage, execute and profit from business information management in their enterprise. The book is also the official literature for the BiSL® Next Foundation exam.

The aviation industry is a major driver of world trade. As global markets and economies are constantly evolving, practitioners and academics need more quality information and a broader perspective of aviation management rather than just silo-based knowledge, particularly if they wish to move up the management ladder and progress. Air Transport Management presents the dynamic shifts which have influenced structural changes in the aviation industry, such as the emergence of low cost carriers. These changes have transformed the market, leading to deregulation and consolidation. The author provides a viable road map aimed at giving students and managers in the aviation industry a rigorous understanding on how to manage strategically in complex and turbulent market conditions. Air Transport Management examines the airline industry structure in terms of entry barriers, competition dynamics and competing business models. With the inclusion of fascinating case studies, this handbook assesses different business models used by international companies and proposes best fit management practices which airlines should follow in order to survive.

This book describes the framework of the next generation of Business Information Services Library, BiSL®. BiSL Next is a public domain standard for business information management with guiding principles, good practices and practical templates. It offers guidance for digitally engaged business leaders and those who collaborate with them, with the ultimate goal to improve business performance through better use of information and technology. Twelve elements - four drivers, four domains and four perspectives - are the basis of the guidance in BiSL Next. Target audience of this book are business managers, business information managers, business analysts, CIO’s and IT managers, as well as consultants in this field. While describing the twelve elements, the book offers them insight in the best way to manage, execute and profit from business information management in their enterprise. The book is also the official literature for the BiSL® Next Foundation exam.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of current strategic challenges and measures required to meet those challenges in a dynamic industry. Experts from aviation practice and management, in addition to acknowledged scholars, contribute to this volume and combine academic expertise with economic and business perspectives in an unprecedented way for the aviation field. The focus is not restricted to passenger airlines. The five parts of the book additionally include chapters on alliance management and formation, strategic issues for air freight carriers and airport companies, as well as impacts the airline industry exerts on its environment. The book combines both concepts and results from recent academic research with applications and case studies from major industry players. Readership includes academics, students on advanced aviation courses, senior aviation professionals in airline, airport and supplier companies, international organizations and governmental agencies.