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Logistics

What is meant by Logistics?

Logistics refers to the planning, control, and execution of the flow of goods, information, and people along the entire supply chain, from procurement through production to delivery to the end customer.

Typical functions of software in the "logistics" domain include:

  1. Warehouse Management: The software assists in organizing and managing warehouse inventories, including warehouse space management, inventory tracking, and inventory counts.

  2. Transportation Management: It enables the planning, booking, and monitoring of transportation, including route optimization, freight cost calculation, and shipment tracking.

  3. Order Fulfillment: The software automates the process of order acceptance, processing, and tracking to ensure smooth order fulfillment.

  4. Supply Chain Visibility: It provides real-time insights into the status and performance of the entire supply chain to identify bottlenecks and respond quickly to changes.

  5. Inventory Planning and Optimization: The software aids in demand forecasting, inventory planning, and optimization to minimize stock levels while ensuring readiness for delivery.

  6. Customs Clearance and Compliance: It facilitates customs clearance processes and supports compliance with international trade regulations and requirements.

  7. Integration with Suppliers and Partners: The software allows seamless integration with suppliers, carriers, and other partners along the supply chain to efficiently exchange information and improve collaboration.

  8. Analysis and Reporting: Generation of reports and analysis on the performance of logistics processes to improve efficiency, control costs, and make informed decisions.

 

The function / module Logistics belongs to:

Logistics, Transportation

Software solutions with function or module Logistics:

applabs Rental
applabs Rental & Service
audius:CRM+ERP for production and trade
COGLAS Web WMS
fi-square
KM2002 - Komplexitäts-, Varianten- und Valuemanagement
Lucanus GISMO Inventory
microtech büro+
OTEC -- ERP / PPS Software for Surface Finishing Technologies
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