Research On Logistics Information Classification And Control Policy In Supply Chain

Logistics information (LI) plays a very important role in supply chain management (SCM), and efficiency and Competitiveness can be dramatically improved by effective LI Control. But the creation, storage, processing, transmission and sharing of LI in supply chain is very complex. So effective LI control is a big challenge many companies faced.In order to control LI effectively, the definition of LI in supply chain is presented, and the characteristic and problem of LI are analyzed. And on this basis, the idea of LI asset is proposed and the importance of LI asset management is discussed.LI classification is the foundation of effective LI control and management. So LI classification is defined and analyzed according to LI sensitivity and value. With thoroughly investigating of main factors, a numerical model for evaluating LI sensitivity is build by using Grey theory and AHP method, and moreover, an example is given. And following that, LI value is defined according to Value Engineering theory, and then the main factors of LI utility and make-up of LI cost are analyzed. After that, a numerical model for evaluating LI value is defined according to Value Engineering theory, and an example is given too. Finally, a new numerical LI classification model named VS axis is built which based on LI value and sensitivity evaluation.In addition, the law and obstacle of LI flow internal and among companies are studied according to LI classification. And the meaning of LI control is proposed and the contents of LI control are studied. Then a 4W1H analysis model of LI control factors is designed, and some useful control policy is suggested.