Logistics Information System (Second Edition)

Author: Cai Shuqin et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is compiled with the guiding principle of integrating theory with practice, combining logistics management with information technology, and tracking the latest international achievements and development trends. It takes the comprehensive logistics information system as the main line and aims to cultivate information management talents for logistics enterprises. It systematically introduces the logistics information system from the perspectives of management and information technology. The book first analyzes the business, management, and decision-making in comprehensive logistics and discusses the composition of the logistics system. It provides a detailed introduction to the main unit information technologies related to the logistics system and their working mechanisms in the logistics information system. It systematically introduces the basic concepts, principles, and methods of logistics information systems, as well as the key issues in logistics information development. The book strives to emphasize the scientificity, systematicity, and advancement of the principles and methods of information management while also focusing on their operability and practicality. Additionally, it pays attention to the integration with other courses, showcasing significant features. The book is divided into nine chapters. Chapters 1 and 2 primarily introduce the logistics system, Chapter 3 analyzes the basic concepts of the logistics information system, Chapters 4, 5, and 6 introduce the unit technologies of the logistics information system, Chapters 7, 8, and 9 provide a detailed introduction to the four types of systems in the logistics information system, and Chapter 11 adopts a case study approach to analyze successful domestic and international logistics information systems. Through studying this book, readers can systematically master the information models of general logistics systems, the unit technologies of logistics information systems, and their principles. They will also gain an understanding of logistics information systems and related development issues. This book can serve as a textbook and reference book for logistics management, e-commerce, business administration, management, information management and information systems, and other related majors in ordinary universities, higher vocational and technical colleges. It can also be used as a reference for scientific workers, computer application professionals, logistics information managers, and logistics enterprise management personnel in relevant fields.