Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Our Thoughts on IT Concerning Logistics

   We are hoping to discover the various ways in which information technology has affected the Logistics world.
   Currently, IT has a profound presence in the overall Logistics process. There are many data systems used to coordinate schedules, record inventory levels, and also create the most cost effective, efficient transportation routes. Although many current systems work fluently, there are still many upcoming IT adoptions in the current Logistics industry.
  According to the article "Impact of information technology on the performance of logistics industry" by King Lung Choy, the current use of IT technology is able to support instant feedback regarding communication and the integration of the supply chain as a whole. Furthermore, it provides the ability to decipher various amounts of information to further support and enhance management decisions.
   Based on the recent use of drones by booming companies, such as Amazon, it can be seen that endless amounts of opportunities in information technology are becoming readily available. We are further interested in other forms of future innovation within the IT field and how it affects Logistics today.
  What are other thoughts about some future innovations regarding IT and how it affects Logistics?

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