ICTs in logistics systems - created from Mind Map

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Electronic Data Interchange (EDI):

E-procurement

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) / Continuous Replenishment Program (CRP):

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP):

Warehouse Management System (WMS):

The barcode:

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID):

Pick up to Light and Pick up to Voice:

Transportation Management System (TMS):

Consumer Relationship Management (CRM):

Efficient Consumer Response (ECR):

Global Positioning System (GPS):

The electronic exchange of data is defined by the Telefónica de España company as "the electronic transmission of standardized commercial documents between computers, so that the information can be processed without the need for manual intervention".

E-procurement is a tool that automates and optimizes the purchasing process, through software and the Internet, and thus contributes to improving the relationship between buyer and seller by sharing agile and continuous information.

The VMI and CRP constitute a provisioning system based on the exchange of information through the Internet or EDI, in such a way that the provider itself can manage the stock levels of the company to which it sells, thus generating orders.

The ERP is a resource planning tool for the company, through software designed to manage the functions of the organization in an integrated manner. SAP, which is the world's leading ERP provider, defined as an enterprise software architecture that facilitates and integrates information between the functions of manufacturing, logistics, finance and human resources.

The WMS is an information subsystem that helps manage the flow of products and the handling of facilities in the logistics network. It also controls the operations that feed raw material and components to the production process, in addition to meeting customer orders.

It is a tool that allows to quickly capture the information related to the identification numbers of each trade item, as well as the logistics units and locations at any point in the value network. High efficiency is achieved when all the actors involved in the supply chain unify the product code. Thus improve information management.

This is a generic term to refer to all technologies that use radio waves to automatically identify products Special labels or tags that emit signals are used radio to reading devices responsible for collecting the signals.

These are picking systems that do not require the use of paper. are based on networks lights and voice systems, respectively. Thus, the basic component of Pick up to Light is a series of light indicators that guide the operator both to determine picking locations, such as quantities to be picked.

The TMS presents a series of alternative modes of transportation, freight costs, expected delivery times, load etc. This makes it possible to optimize transportation resources by matching their lowest cost with the service standards required by the client.

CRM, also known as Customer Relationship Management, is a strategy that allows companies to identify, attract and retain their customers. It covers the processes marketing, sales and customer service.

Called Efficient Consumer Response, the ECR is a strategic model in which they work customers and suppliers together to deliver the greatest added value to the final consumer. According to European Union, the ECR is the joint work of companies to satisfy the wishes of consumers correctly, quickly and at low cost.

The global positioning system is a satellite system that allows, using the navigation, determine the location of an object with high accuracy. Through the application of GPS can be performed in real time at various points in the supply chain, as well as the monitoring of loads and transport vehicles.

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