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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN LOGISTICS: ADVANTAGES, CHALENGES AND OPPORTUNITY FOR EFFICIENCY FROM PROBLEM DECISION IN DIFERENT ACTIVITIES

Aleksandar Krstev

First published: 2011-06-20https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2011/s10.108View metrics

Abstract

Informatisation, internationalization an d globalization have dramatically changed retail sector; speeding up the retail processes, creating new sale formats, fastening the increase of income etc. During the last decade, logis tics influenced the development of retailing by cutting down costs and increasing the service quality level. The main purpose of this paper is to give a comprehensive review of affected logistics and directly caused changes in Western Balkan retailing and global market as well. Among the given trends there is a shorter product life cycle that induces some changes among supply chain members in order to keep profitability, innovation in technology field, RFID technology, automated commercial processes, and EDI system communications. Based on the analysis of relevant foreig n literature in the area of logistics, distribution and supply chain management, this paper gives a review of new market trends that have an important impact on logistics. Special attention is given to more significant usage of concept of managing, developing high quality products and services, minimizing stock within supply chain and making sustainable, competitive and strategic advantage of a company by it.

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Title
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN LOGISTICS: ADVANTAGES, CHALENGES AND OPPORTUNITY FOR EFFICIENCY FROM PROBLEM DECISION IN DIFERENT ACTIVITIES
Authors
Aleksandar Krstev
Proceedings
SGEM International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference EXPO Proceedings; SGEM2011 11th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference
Publisher
Stef92 Technology
Year
2011
Pages
Not available yet
ISSN
1314-2704
ISBN
Not available yet
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
Keywords
logisticslogistic technologieslogistic trendsretail
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