Logistics Information Management

Author: Lin Zikui
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Publish Date: 2007-02-01
Features: With the development of logistics, logistics activities have become increasingly complex, and the processing of logistics information has become a major activity in logistics management. This book focuses on the integration of theoretical methods, technical means, and practical applications, emphasizing applied analysis on this basis. Starting from relevant basic concepts, it elaborates on the fundamental theories and methods of information management, as well as the basic principles and methods of enterprise information management and logistics information management. It then introduces the supporting technologies commonly used in logistics information management, including the principles, components, and application areas of each technology. Finally, it introduces the general concepts, business processes, and related information management systems of the three major functions of logistics (transportation, warehousing, and distribution). The book is divided into 8 chapters, covering concepts, theoretical methods, supporting technologies, and applied practices.
This book is suitable for:
- Training materials for logistics directors and managers
- Textbooks for MBA and EMBA students
- Textbooks for undergraduate students in relevant majors
- Reference and training materials for corporate logistics personnel
This book is suitable for teaching in logistics and related majors in ordinary universities and colleges, as well as for logistics professionals seeking self-study. Its main content includes basic concepts, fundamental theories, supporting technologies, and practical applications. The book is divided into 8 chapters. Chapter 1 primarily introduces basic concepts such as information, management, information management, logistics, logistics information, and logistics information management. Chapter 2 primarily introduces general theories and methods of information management, which serve as the theoretical foundation for logistics information management. Chapter 3 introduces enterprise information management, discussing several major enterprise information management systems based on information management theories and analyzing the benefits of enterprise information management. Chapter 4 introduces the general concepts, content, functions of logistics information management, as well as the general concepts, roles, and models of logistics information systems. Chapter 5 introduces information technologies widely used in the logistics field, serving as the technical foundation for logistics information management. Chapter 6 introduces the general concepts of inventory information management, warehousing business processes, and warehousing information systems, combining practical applications from specific enterprises. Chapter 7 introduces transportation information, analyzing the transportation information management systems for road transport and shipping agent management information systems based on different transportation methods. Chapter 8 introduces the general concepts, business processes, and information systems of distribution centers.
The book emphasizes the integration of theoretical methods, technical means, and practical applications, focusing on applied analysis based on theories and principles, while also highlighting the development of logistics concepts.