Logistics Management Information System

Author: Shao Jianli
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The Logistics Management Information System should primarily present the application of information technology, represented by Management Information Systems, in logistics management. This book is set against the backdrop of modern comprehensive logistics and aims to cultivate logistics information management talents by elaborating on the application theory, technology, and practice of the Logistics Management Information System. It strives to achieve systematicity and scientificity. The book is divided into 10 chapters. Chapter 1 provides an introductory overview of modern logistics, logistics management information systems, and the concepts and definitions of logistics information technology. Chapters 2, 3, and 4 respectively elaborate on the environment, functions, and composition of modern logistics management information systems. Chapter 5 begins with a praise for the principles of successfully developing a logistics management information system, followed by an introduction to the development process of the system from five stages: system planning, system analysis, system design, system implementation, and system support. It also introduces the operation and management of the system. Chapters 6, 7, and 8 introduce the Logistics Management Information System and information technology, spatial management technology, and system integration and information integration technology in the logistics field from a technical perspective. Chapter 9 introduces the concept of e-commerce and the support provided by the Logistics Management Information System for e-commerce. Chapter 10 presents case studies related to the application of the Logistics Management Information System and information technology.