LOGISTICS INFORMATION

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MIS is a structure of machines and management technology that enables mangement to receive, collect, store, transit and analyse information. Logistics information an interacting structure of

people, equipments and procedures which together

make a relevant information available to logistics manager for the purpose of planning, implementation

and control.

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Primary activities of LIS

1. Data flow from external sources 2. Processing and storage of information within the firm 3. Communication of data in the form of reports

4. Communication of decision to customers and

their feedback

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Operating Level
1. Order Registration 2. Processing 3. Inventory Planning

Tactical level 1. Inventory

management 2. Outsourcing 3. Customizing 4. Scheduling

Logistics Information system

Strategic Level 1. Capacity Planning 2. Alliances / partnerships

Control Level 1. Customer Service 2. Cost control 3. Asset Utilization

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Types of Information system

External Information system / Vertical communication

1. Connects different members with organisation for sharing of information 2. suppliers have to be kept updated regarding schedules

Internal Information system / Horizontal communication

1. It is between department of
purchasing, production, marketing, finance 2. It covers data processing, analysis and control on reports.

3. sales personnel gives guidance

4. Retailers gives information about customers

3. Exchange of information
between physical distribution managers and other departments

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Radio frequency in Logistics

It means using an object applied into product, animal or person. The

purpose is to identify or track radio waves.

It has two patrts:
A. Integrated circuit which is useful for storing & processing information, modulating & demodulating a radio frequency signal & other specialized functions. B. antenna which is useful for receiving & transmitting signal

Application of RF: Useful in SCM to improve efficiency of inventory tracing &

management.

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Satellite communication
Provide a fast and high volume channel for information movement around the globe Up-to-date information regarding location and delivery and allows dispatches to redirect trucks in response to traffic congestion Used by retail chains to transmit quickly daily sales feedback and sales pattern.

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Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

It is the electronic movement between or within organizations in a structured, computer retrievable data format that permits information to be transferred from a

computer program, in one location to another without rekeying.

Direct transmission of data between locations. Improves the response time to reply to customer queries and orders Reduces lead time Increases productivity and accuracy in transaction Reduces paper work & cost of sorting, distribution. Organizing documents Increases the speed of transactions

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