Logistics Information Platform Research Articles

Research of Internet of Things Based on Cloud Computing

This paper discusses the application of cloud computing in the logistics information platform, First introduced the basic concept and advantages of cloud computing, cloud computing architecture, cloud computing applications in the logistics information platform mode and the basic framework.

The Research on Pricing Customizing Services of Logistics Information Platform

In recent years, the rapid development of logistics has become the driving force of the construction of Logistics Information Platforms, nevertheless, most of which are still underdeveloped, especially the charging and pricing mechanism of the platform is inadequate. Based on the bargain method of the game theory, this essay will build a pricing model and conduct a three-round bargaining reverse regression calculation towards logistics software customized services, resulting in its optimal pricing strategy. Taking National Transport Logistics Public Information Platform as the analyzing example, this essay provides theoretical support for the optimal pricing strategy of logistics software customized services.

Research of order allocation model based on cloud and hybrid genetic algorithm under ecommerce environment

For massive order allocation problem of the third party logistics (TPL) in ecommerce, this paper proposes a general order allocation model based on cloud architecture and hybrid genetic algorithm (GA), implementing cloud deployable MapReduce (MR) code to parallelize allocation process, using heuristic rule to fix illegal chromosome during encoding process and adopting mixed integer programming (MIP) as fitness function to guarantee rationality of chromosome fitness. The simulation experiment shows that in mass processing of orders, the model performance in a multi-server cluster environment is remarkable superior to that in stand-alone environment. This model can be directly applied to cloud based logistics information platform (LIP) in near future, implementing fast auto-allocation for massive concurrent orders, with great application value.

Logistics Information Platform Planning of Provincial Highway Transportation

Logistics Information Platform Planning of Provincial Highway Transportation

Study on Regional Logistics Information Platform Pricing Strategy Based on Bilateral Market Theory

The paper analyzes the optimal market structure and pricing strategy of regional logistics information platform based on bilateral market theory and network externality. Taking Zhejiang logistics information platform as an example, it establishes a two-stage (users gather stage, stable operation stage) regional logistics information platform pricing model. In the end, it draws a conclusion that the pricing strategy is mainly affected by platform service, network externality factor and user scale of both sides.

The Construction of International Logistics Information Platform Based on Global Supply Chain

The Construction of International Logistics Information Platform Based on Global Supply Chain

Applying ANP for Measuring the Performance of Marine Logistics Information Platform in Taiwan

This paper has conducted a trial in establishing a systematic instrument for evaluating the performance of the marine information systems. Analytic Network Process (ANP) was introduced for determining the relative importance of a set of interdependent criteria concerned by the stakeholders (shipper/consignee, customer broker, forwarder, and container yard). Three major information platforms (MTNet, TradeVan, and NiceShipping) in Taiwan were evaluated according to the criteria derived from ANP. Results show that the performance of marine information system can be divided into three constructs, namely: Safety and Technology (3 items), Service (3 items), and Charge (3 items). The Safety and Technology is the most important construct of marine information system evaluation, whereas Charger is the least important construct. This study gives insights to improve the performance of the existing marine information systems and serve as the useful reference for the future freight information platform.

Regional Logistics Information Platform User Growth Research Based on System Dynamics

The paper analyzes the main factors affecting logistics information platform’s user growth based on system dynamics theory and predicts the user number in the next few years taking a Zhejiang logistics platform as an example. The research supposes the growth is divided into users gather period and stable operation period. At last, the paper gives the influencing rule of service pricing and attractive coefficient on user growth.

The Two-Step Pricing Strategy Research of Regional Logistics Information Platform Based on Game Theory

The paper establishes a two-step pricing strategy of regional logistics information platforms model based on Game Theory. Then it gives the basic membership fee pricing strategy and the usage fee pricing strategy based on Staekelberg Strategy.

Research on Exhibition Logistics Information Platform Construction

Learning from the successful experience of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, modern logistics industry offers tremendous opportunities. Under this condition, the paper predecessor analysis on the basis of the design of large-scale comprehensive exhibition logistics network operating programs, solutions of the logistics industry is pointed out faced with the logistics of the extended time, the complicated logistics and other issues. A well operated exhibition logistics system and its information system are designed with several advantages.

A Study on Construction of the Integrated Information Platform of Smart Transportation Logistics System

Based on the requirements of smart transportation logistics information technology development strategy, this paper proposed planning strategies and designing methods of a integrated transportation and logistics information platform, as well as a specific information platform system architecture and functional model. The technology paths and methods of the functional components of this information platform were also discussed comprehensively.

A Study on the Development Strategies of the 4PL in Ningbo

4PL means the Fourth Party Logistics. Due to the limitations of 3PL,the 4PL can effectively resolve the defects and shortcomings of the 3PL; therefore, it receives intensive attention of the whole industry. This paper analyses the current development of the 4PL in Ningbo as well as its development strategies. Based on its problems, this paper further proposes corresponding resolutions, including strengthening the propaganda of the 4PL theories, developing the 3PL, and introducing and establishing logistics information platform, etc.

Fresh Agricultural Products Logistics under “Farmer-Supermarket Direct-Purchase”：Problems and Suggestions Analysis

“Farmer-supermarket direct-purchase” is a new mode of circulation for agricultural products in China. Without a modern logistics system, it cannot be taken into practice effectively. In view of the present situation of fresh agricultural products logistics, some problems exist: lack of effective logistics information platform, poor logistics technology and high logistics cost. Some measures should be taken by the government and supermarkets and farmers’ co-operatives to improve the development of fresh farm product logistics.

Study on 4PL Information Platform based on Web Services

The forth party logistics (4PL) information Platform is an information platform for comprehensive supply chain solutions for the customers in modern logistics environment. This paper put forward a web services based information platform for 4PL based on the analysis of information management requirements for regional logistics management and operation, and analysis the operation process of 4PL information platform. Furthermore, some key enable technologies supporting for 4PL information platform are studied, which including Web services encapsulation technology for logistics services and constructing technology for logistics services chain. The realization of the information platform provided an information operation platform for regional logistics operation and is validated in the 4PL information platform construction in Ningbo City.

Research on the Key Technologies of Truck-Tracking and Navigation System Based on GPS/3G

This paper presents a kind of method that the mobile terminal is seen as a tool to manage dynamic logistics information and inquiry line. First of all, based on real-time location technology of GPS equipment and the use of the serial port or Bluetooth mobile interface, the system has implemented the reading of the GPS positioning data, then it gives two-way data transmission between servers and the mobile terminal based on Web Service and GPRS/3G. Eventually it has successfully realized to exchange the information between location data and logistic platform and to locate the logistics vehicles. The realization of the system has a strong practical significance to the comprehensive logistics information platform which integrates the information of vehicles, cargo and freight trains.

Current Status and Countermeasures on Informatization of Medium and Small-Sized Logistics Enterprises in China

Focused on medium and small sized logistics enterprise (MSLE) in China, the characteristics are analyzed and existing issues are addressed based on the comprehensive investigation results of current levels of informatization of MSLEs covering investment, infrastructure, awareness, strategy, integration, standardization and qualified talent. Taking full consideration of China’s national situation, the development opportunities of MSLE’s informatization are discussed in terms of the powerful national informatization strategy, the key support on logistics industry, the pressing demand on logistic service generated by manufacturing industry, the intense competition among logistics software suppliers, the rapid development of public logistics information platform and advanced logistics technology development. Furthermore, the corresponding countermeasures at the aspects of enhancing soft power, utilizing external consulting services, popularizing compact and efficient information platform, keeping fast and smooth informatization construction policy, and strengthening project management and associated regulations are presented to help promote the informatization progress of MSLE in China.

Research on Framework of Fourth Party Logistics Information Platform Based on Web Services

With the professional development of logistics enterprises and information technologies widely used in logistics business, developing a fourth party logistics information platform is required to be constructed and operated. The fourth party logistics information platform can integrate the resources, capabilities and technologies of the logistics service providers and realize the optimized logistics solutions. Based on the analysis of fourth party logistics business processes and the advantages of web services, this paper provided a fourth party logistics information platform system framework based on web services, and the application of web services in the fourth party logistics information platform is detailed analyzed.