Freight Operation Information System (FOIS)

FREIGHT OPERATION INFORMATION SYSTEM (FOIS):

1. Working of Goods shed is computerized by CRIS which is known as Freight Operation Information System.

2. In this system work related to operations, yard management, and commercial working is computerized.

3. FOIS comprises of 2 modules -

a. Rake Management System ( RMS)

b. Terminal Management System (TMS)

4. Rake Management System (RMS) :- This system include works related to Operating department like yard management, operation of goods trains etc. which is fed by Trains Clerk (TNC) or employees of Operating Department.

5. Terminal Management System (TMS):- This system includes work related to commercial department, which is fed by employees of commercial department. It is as under:-

a. Demand Registration.

b. Commercial Placement.

c. Inward number taking.

d. Preparation of Railway Receipt.

e. E-payment.

Benefits:-

i. It easily provides all information to management.

ii. No error in calculating freight due to computerized system.

iii. Less possibility of wagon being unconnected and if wagon is unconnected, it is connected at the earliest.

iv. In this system every person gets instant, correct and uniform information

v. The current status of the consignment can be measured in the transit.

vi. The probable time of arrival of the goods on the terminals can be known.

vii. Helps in preparing various types of statistics such as wagon turn round, net tonne km, engine km, wagon km day, train km etc.

viii. Customers can take appropriate action by planning in advance for loading or unloading of goods.

ix. Saves time in doing various tasks

x. Less staff is required. Reduction of stationery costs.

xi. The management helps in making effective decisions related to transport management, implementing skills in the organization's work and the development of employees.

xii. Good services can be provided in low operating costs.