High Technology in Logistics.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Cain, Ron
- Source
- Material Handling Management; Apr2010, Vol. 65 Issue 4, p33-35, 3p
- Subject
- SUPPLY chains
TECHNOLOGICAL innovations
HIGH technology industries
THIRD-party logistics
INVENTORY control
RADIO frequency identification systems
- Language
- ISSN
- 15294897
The article discusses the improvement of supply chain efficiencies through the application of the right technology. It mentions that companies implementing supply chain efficiencies have to work with third-party logistics providers (3PL) that can identify and enforce technological upgrades. It highlights the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) in logistics operations as well as the software-as-a-service (SaaS) systems.