Determinants of the IT Systems Choice for Supporting Logistics Activities in Enterprises

Abstract:

Advanced computer systems played an important role in economic life for a long time. We can notice it in all aspects of business operations, including logistics. IT systems are important not only in the logistics activities of individual operators, but they also improve activities within integrated supply chains. The article focuses on the proper selection of IT system for logistics operations. It presents a comparison of selected IT systems dedicated to logistics: their range of functionalities and features, as well as the ability to use it in specific types of enterprises. The main aim of the article is to analyze the suitability of each ERP systems in two main areas of logistics: storage and transport. The author also attempts to select optimal solution for a particular economic operator.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 795)
• Pages: 194-200
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.795.194
• Online since: October 2015
• Authors: Beata Ślusarczyk*
• Keywords: ERP in Logistics, Information Systems, It Systems

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