Microcomputers as a logistics information strategy

Microcomputers as a logistics information strategy

Examines microcomputer use in the logistics area of manufacturing and merchandising firms in the USA and is based on the results of three consecutive yearly studies, each involving in-depth telephone interviews with 100 logistics executives. Documents a number of trends regarding microcomputer use i...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of physical distribution & logistics management 1995-05, Vol.25 (4), p.61-72
Hauptverfasser: Langley, C. John, Carlisle, David P., Probst, Stephen B., Biggs, Donald F., Cail, Roy E.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Automation
Computer networks
Councils
Data processing
Decision making
Information management
Information systems
Logistics
Management information systems
Microcomputers
Personal computers
Polls & surveys
Production planning
Research methodology
Software
Strategy
Studies
Teams
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Zusammenfassung:Examines microcomputer use in the logistics area of manufacturing and merchandising firms in the USA and is based on the results of three consecutive yearly studies, each involving in-depth telephone interviews with 100 logistics executives. Documents a number of trends regarding microcomputer use in logistics. Key areas are: microcomputer applications; sources of data; general purpose software use; microcomputer linkages and networking; and involvement of the data processing MIS department.
ISSN:0960-0035
1758-664X
DOI:10.1108/09600039510086481