•Low cost and high portability with a capability of bringing accurate and timely information to the decision maker whether in office, at the warehouse, or on the road.
•Responsiveness and flexibility offered by decentralized PCs results in more focused service capability.
•The use of LAN , WAN and Client/server architecture offers benefits of decentralization, responsiveness and flexibility throughout the enterprise.
•The client/server network can globally track inventory in motion,provide shipment information to the customers when desired and also facilitate decisions regarding facility location, inventory analysis, routing and scheduling.
•The decisions are invariably in respect of
(a)Which markets to serve?
(b)Which product to pick next in the warehouse?
(c) Driver reporting and deliver information.
(d) Reporting vehicle location
(e) Identifying lowest-cost fuel stop.
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