Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
5th European and Mediterranean Conference on Information Systems, EMCIS 2008, Dubai, Birleşik Arap Emirlikleri, 25 - 26 Mayıs 2008
Logistics is becoming a necessary factor to be competitive. In logistics systems; diversified products, short order cycle times, shipping in small quantities, high frequency and reliability of deliveries, customer service orientation, low stock level and rapid inventory turnover, timely and accurate information requirements are common features. Besides, higher customer's expectations of services and / or products, increased globalization of business are factors that will impact future logistics management, and increased global competition are factors that are important in future logistics management. As it is widely accepted, there are two common flows in logistics, namely: material and information. Logistics information systems are effective tools to establish efficient and effective information flow. The logistics information capability which facilitates efficient information flow is also a very important element in further improvement of the logistics systems by enhancing the productivity of the logistics system by enhancing the productivity of logistics activities. In this paper, an outline of the components of logistics and transport information systems are given. Second, the infrastructure for logistics information systems in Turkey is explained.