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CALCULATEUR S.A.M [1 record]

Record 1 1987-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rail Transport Operations
  • Pricing (Rail Transport)
  • Freight Service (Rail Transport)
DEF

A micro-processor used in CSC's and some other major terminals. Its functions include the planning of train make-up in relation to the haulage capacity of locomotives and the length of sidings, the calculation of car demurrage charges and the analysis of outstanding customer freight accounts, etc.

OBS

simulated accounting machine; S.A.M.: Term and abbreviation officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation (Transport par rail)
  • Tarification (Transport par rail)
  • Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
DEF

Machine utilisée dans les Centres Service-Client et certains grands terminaux. Ce micro-processeur compte, parmi ses fonctions, l'établissement de la composition des trains d'après la capacité de remorquage des groupes de traction et la longueur des voies d'évitement, le calcul des redevances de stationnement et l'analyse des comptes clients en souffrance, etc.

OBS

calculateur S.A.M.; S.A.M. : Terme et abréviation uniformisés par Canadien Pacifique Ltée.

Spanish

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