FINDING THE RIGHT FIT.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Cain, Ron
- Source
- Journal of Commerce (1530-7557); 5/10/2010, Vol. 11 Issue 19, p22-24, 2p
- Subject
- TECHNOLOGY
SUPPLIERS
CONSUMERS
INFORMATION technology
SUPPLY chain management
BAR codes
THIRD-party logistics
SUPPLY chains
- Language
- ISSN
- 15307557
The article discusses the importance of finding the right technology to make it possible for a company to link up with its network of suppliers and consumers. It describes several solutions available for creating the best infrastructure in information technology (IT) and supply chain management at a low cost which include bar coding, radio frequency identification (RFID) and software as a service. It describes how companies are turning to third-party logistics (3PL) providers to find the right combination of solutions for streamlining supply chains.