Information Systems in Supply Chain Logistics

Flashcards covering key vocabulary related to information systems used in supply chain logistics.

Information Systems

Systems that manage and process data to support logistics operations in supply chains.

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

A software application that controls the movement and storage of materials within a warehouse.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Software used to manage a company's interactions with current and potential customers.

Transportation Management System (TMS)

A computerized system that manages and optimizes transportation operations.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

A technology that uses electronic tags to store and access data about items without requiring close proximity.

Bar Code

A series of alternating bars and spaces that represent encoded information readable by electronic readers.

E-commerce

The buying and selling of goods and services over the Internet, extending logistics from manufacturers to consumers.

Automatic Identification Technology

Technologies used to automatically capture and store information about items or assets in logistics.

Data Capture Systems

Technological systems that automatically collect and record data, such as bar codes and RFID.

Inventory Management Systems

Systems used to track and manage inventory levels, orders, sales, and deliveries.