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Aims LM M6
Aims LM M6
AIMS INSTITUTES
Module 6
A logistics management information system (LMIS) is
a system of records and reports – whether paper-based
or electronic – used to aggregate, analyze, validate and
display data (from all levels of the logistics system)
that can be used to make logistics decisions and
manage the supply chain.
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Distinct elements of Logistics
Information
Sl. System
Element Description
1 The Inputs Data items needed for planning and operating
logistics system obtained from sources like
customers, company records, and published
data and company personnel.
Simulation
Decision support system (DSS): helps people make decisions by Application-specific software such as warehouse
providing information, models, or analysis tools
management systems, Data mining
Enterprise system: creates and maintains consistent data
processing methods and an integrated database across multiple Logistics modules of enterprise resource planning systems
business
Unit 2 - Logistics functions
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Logistics Information System