INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

1. The objectives of the Information Technology in the SCM

   • Provide information available and visible
   • Have at one point the data access
   • Facilitate the taking of decisions based on the fact that you have information of the entire supply chain
   • Allow collaboration between the actors of the supply chain.

2. IT IN THE LOGISTICS OF PROVISIONING

   • EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
   • E-PROCUREMENT
   • VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) /CRP (Continuos Replenishment Program)

3. IT IN INTERNAL LOGISTICS

   • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
   • WMS (Warehouse Management System)
   • BAR CODES
   • RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
   • PICK TO LIGHT & PICK TO VOICE
   • MRP (Material Requeriment Planning)

4. IT IN OUTBOUND LOGISTICS

   • TMS (Transportation Management System)
   • CRM (Consumer Relationship Management)
   • ECR (Efficient Consumer Response)
   • EPC (Electronic Product Code)
   • GPS (Global Position System)