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Importance of logistics information system

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1. Logistics Information System Togar M. Simatupang Masyarakat Logistik Indonesia (the Indonesian Society of Logistics) Presentasi pada SEMASSI 2011 Seminar Nasional Supply Chain dan Sistem Informasi“Integrated Logistics and Information System for Developing Supply Chain Management in Logistics Industries” Politeknik Pos Indonesia, Bandung, 12 Nopember 2011 2. Introduction• The shift in the economy from the industrial era to the information age has profound implications for the management of the modern enterprise.• Issues of ASEAN Connectivity in physical, people, and institutional connections.• Supply Chain Management is a relatively new discipline within the firm and originally dealt with the transportation and storage of goods, an advanced supply chain program coordinates activities across management functions.• In addition to transportation and distribution, other areas influenced by logistics include customer service and quality management, inventory management, location, strategic planning, procurement, and logistics information systems.• The intent of this presentation is to introduce the participants to the important concepts of Logistics Information Systems.• In addition, a special attention is given to how information technologies will transform the business landscape on logistics and supply chains. 2 3. Questions• What if Logistics united with Information Systems? – A theoretical framework is developed to specify the relationships between L and IS for logistics innovation.• What are the challenges posed by Logistics Information Systems? – LSI as a subject and a logistics education 3 4. Future Trends 4 5. Future Trends:the evolution of supply-chain integration Source: http://gabbai.com/management/purchasing-and-supply 5 6. Approach• What is Logistics?• What is Information Systems?• What is Logistics Information Systems = Uniting L and IS? 6 7. Logistics• Logistik – proses perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan pengendalian aliran yang efisien dan efektif dari barang atau jasa dan informasi terkait mulai dari titik asal sampai titik penggunaan untuk memenuhi keperluan pelanggan (Reference: Council of Logistics Management)• Ciri-ciri Logistik: – Aliran: barang dan informasi (energi, orang, uang, dll.) – Unsur: gudang, transportasi, dan persediaan – Inti: menambah kegunaan waktu dan tempatSumber: http://www.logisticsworld.com/logistics.htm 7 8. Logistics Discipline• Logistics is the field of study to focus on the design, control, and implementation of the efficient flow and storage of goods and services and other related information from the point of origin to the point of final consumption with an aim to satisfy the requirements of its existing and prospective customers.• The management of Logistics involves the integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, and packaging, and often security. 8 9. A Supply Chain = A Network of LogisticsSource: http://what-when-how.com/information-science-and-technology/security-and-reliability- 9of-rfid-technology-in-supply-chain-management-information-science/ 10. What are the three types of flow in supply chain? 10 11. The fresh food supply chainSource: http://www.careersinsupplychain.org/what-is-scm/flows.asp 11 12. Logistics Management• Understand the role of logistics in an enterprise.• Define customer service.• Describe electronic and other logistics information systems.• Explain inventory management.• Explain materials management with special reference to Japanese systems.• Define supply chain management.• Explain the methods of transport.• Illustrate the calculation of transport cost.• Illustrate the types and costs of warehousing.• Explain electronic aids in materials handling cost and price determination of purchases.• Explain how logistics can be organized.• Explain methods for improving logistics performance. 12 13. Integrated LogisticsSource: http://www.lbbinternational.com/supply_chain_design.php 13 14. Example of Integrated Logistics 14Source: http://www.to-be.co.jp/english/eBusiness/logis_solu.html 15. Information Systems Discipline• Information Systems is an applied discipline that studies the processes of the creation, operation, and social contexts and consequences of systems that manipulate information.• The creation and operation of such systems requires the sub-processes of systems analysis, design, development and management which are bracketed at the beginning by social context and at completion by social consequences.Source: