Spanish manufacturers put integrated planning and management systems top of their list for investment in information technology. Next in line are order and stock management systems, according to a report by Andersen Consulting SA and the Spanish Logistics Centre, both based in Madrid. The report, entitled Logistics in Spain in the 1990s has been officially […]
Spanish manufacturers put integrated planning and management systems top of their list for investment in information technology. Next in line are order and stock management systems, according to a report by Andersen Consulting SA and the Spanish Logistics Centre, both based in Madrid. The report, entitled Logistics in Spain in the 1990s has been officially released by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. It predicts that, although the electronic data interchange market is only small at the moment, it will become increasingly popular as suppliers attempt to enhance communications with their customers. Logistics information systems are expected to aid management decision-making and provide real-time information rather than remain tools for the detailed analysis of results. Over the next few years, standard systems will increasingly be adapted to suit individual needs, and custom systems will become more prevalent. Distributed environments are also forecast to become more popular in planning and warehouse management.
