INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION MANAGEMENTInformation management is today a foundation of business conduct. The information system has become more essential in helping an organization conduct its operations. Organizations are trying to become more efficient so that they can survive in this technological era. They are more committed to transforming into digital businesses when all core business processes and relationships with customers, suppliers and employees are digitally enabled. There are two forms of defining information management: From the technical perspective, the information system collects, stores, and disseminates information from the environment and internal operations of an organization to support organizational functions and decision making, communication, coordination, control, analysis and visualization. Information systems transform raw data into useful information through three basic activities: input, processing, and output. From a business perspective, an information system proves to be a solution to a problem or challenge facing a business and brings real economic value to the business. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT IN HITACHI TRANSPORT SYSTEM (M) SDN BHDHitachi Transport System (M) SDN BHD is one of the branches of the main head office in Japan called Hitachi Transport System, Ltd. Hitachi Transport System (M) is a logistics company under Hitachi Ltd, the one that powers everything from air conditioning to ultra-heavy machinery. In 1950, Hitachi Ltd. separated its logistics department to form a separate distribution subsidiary. It is created to expand the reach of the business. Of course, Hitachi Transport System becomes the only logistics company responsible for the import and export of Hitachi, Ltd. products. But in addition, middle of paper ......moves even faster to overseas sites and the system can be installed without major customization simply by changing the parameters of the relationships between the different master data such as those for part numbers and customer data. The GSLG tracking system takes data from the GFMS and GWMS systems and uses the Internet to allow customers to access the logistics information they need. Standard features include functions to present information on the movement of goods and their status during shipping or warehousing, produce shipping documents such as invoices and packing lists, automatically update shipment tracking information by connecting to the GLN (global logistics network) managed by Descartes. Systems (Japan) Ltd., as well as procurement support and delivery date management. System functions have been further improved by the ongoing reconstruction.