What aspects does logistics information technology include?

According to the functions and characteristics of logistics, logistics information technology includes computer technology, network technology, information classification and coding technology, bar code technology, radio frequency identification technology, electronic data exchange technology, global positioning system (GPS), geographic information system (GIS) and so on.

1. Bar code technology

Bar code technology is an automatic identification technology which is produced and developed in the practice of computer application. It provides us with a way to identify and describe the goods in logistics.

2.EDI technology

EDI refers to the use of computer networks to transmit and exchange structured data through electronic means and standardized formats. The three elements of EDI system are EDI software and hardware, communication network and data standardization.

3. Radio frequency technology

Radio frequency identification technology is a non-contact automatic identification technology, which automatically identifies the target object through radio frequency signals and obtains relevant data. The identification work can work in various harsh environments without human intervention.

4.GIS technology

GIS is the product of many interdisciplinary subjects. Based on geospatial data, it provides all kinds of spatial and dynamic geographic information in time by using geographic model analysis method. It is a computer technology system for geographical research and geographical decision-making.

5.GPS technology

Global Positioning System (GPS) has the ability of real-time three-dimensional navigation and positioning in the sea, land and air. In the field of logistics, GPS can be applied to automatic positioning, tracking and dispatching, railway transportation management and military logistics.