When outsourcing logistics
distribution management, manufacturers need to look closely at the technology
capabilities of third party logistics (3PL) providers. Transportation
management systems (TMS) will help logistics distribution management work smoothly.
Systems integration or
collaboration is another component of distribution logistic management
outsourcing that warrants a close look. Then, 3PLs should allow manufacturers
to see suppliers' systems to ensure that they (manufacturers) will receive all
the information they need and 3PLs are managing a manufacturer's inbound supply
chain to the outbound.
Consequently, big companies
are opening their systems to share information like production schedules and
inventory needs with customers and suppliers.
Devices
that support the Third Party Logistics (3PL)
The devices that had been used
in the Third Party Logistics (3PL) is the Delivery Information Acquisition
Device which it is mean by the handheld data collector UPS drivers use to
record and transmit delivery information across a mobile cellular network.
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| The DIAD original device |
The original device, DIAD is needed to capture signatures, be reliable, simple to use and ultimately in order for 60,000 drivers to accept this very new process, So, the original DIAD was designed to resemble a clipboard, be reliable through any weather and have enough power to last all day. The original purpose of the DIAD was to remove paperwork on the delivery side and improve delivery tracking. Its contain 0.75 megabytes of memory.
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