Changes accompanying the flow of goods in the supply chain are aimed at eliminating unnecessary links. Integration occurs at the level of cooperation between enterprises as well as within enterprises. From the perspective of logistics in a manufacturing company, it is currently more correct to perceive the sphere of logistics, production, and procurement together rather than considering them separately.
A decisive aspect of management is becoming the quality and speed of data processing, as well as the reliability and frequency of their updates, on which the quality and effectiveness of implemented Integrated IT Management Systems depend. The development of IT tools and projects allows for the widespread use of solutions that determine the effective flow of information necessary for managing logistics processes.
A logistics information system provides the necessary information for planning, executing, and controlling logistics activities. It is based on ICT infrastructure, which forms the foundation for further technical solutions, including IT systems supporting management. (…)
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Source: Logistyka Magazine 6/2012