Abstract:

With the technical advances in telecommunication, modern informational technologies become increasingly popular in logistics industry.However, many problems remain, such as the decentralization of application systems,the problem of information silo,the high investment costs, and the difficulty to system maintenance. The present study attempts to address those issues by performing depth analysis of the production pattern and the needs of informationize in logistics industry. After providing a survey of the practices by the major carriers, we further discuss the hey points in a comprehensive solution to overcome those difficulties and to develop practical approaches for the carriers who want to expand their business in logistics.

Key words: logistics, informationize, solution