The Characteristics Of Logistics Information Systems In Theoretical Underpinning

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Logistics is the system of people and things that are involved in getting a product from the place where it is made to the person who buys it. Information system is an interactive structure of people, equipment, methods, and control, designed to create information flow in the required format for the user to make the decision to reduce the risk element. This paper aim is to designing Logistics Information System in theoretical underpinning and also discussed characteristics of Logistics Information System. In review of 40 papers related to Logistics Information System also discussed.
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Logistics is the process of planning, implementing and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption for the purpose of conforming the customer requirements(Amercian council of Logistics management, 2011).Logistics essentially a planning process and an information based activity.The science of planning, organizing and managing activities that provide goods or …show more content…

Lau, C.K.M. Lee and K.L. Choy, (2004)Proposed an infrastructure for design and support reverse logistics system. Information system should be important one for maintain reverse logistics activities in low cost and also connects technology and managerial activities.
David J. Closs, Thomas J. Goldsby and Steven R. Clinton, (1999) Identified a competence and logistics strategy then determines relationship between logistics information system capabilities, competence and strategy.
Kyungwoo Kang and Oh Kyoung Kwon, (1997) Discussed a physical infrastructure is not sufficient for improving Logistics system and the issues to be considered for implementing Integrated Logistics Information System.
Prabir K. Bagchi, (1992)analysed the needs of logistics in global market place and uncover the issues for implement International LIS and framework are discussed.
A. D. Shalini Prieya and S. Sankaranarayanan, (2015) Identified the factors underlying the advantages of LIS and software’s usage in logistics service companies.
Shivani Dubey and Dr.Sunayana Jain, (2014) Discussed the adoption of LIS into cloud and the benefits of integration of LIS in

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