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Business Tianjin Magazine - Business English Magazine in ChinaE-BIZ: eLogistic. The Future of LogisticWritten by Helen Admin Friday, 16 August 2019 18:30 eLogistic. The Future of Logistic The online marketplace requires an effective system of the supply chain. One of the vital systems is E-logistics. The difference of it from logistics is that logistics is the planning, implementation, and controlling of the goods and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption; while E-logistics is the application of Internet-based collaborative technologies to automate the traditional logistic process. 电子商务需要有效的供应链系统。其中一个重要的电子信息化物流系统。它与物流的区别在于物流是从原产地到消费点的商品和服务的规划,实施和控制;而电子信息化物流是基于互联网的协作技术的应用,对传统的物流过程自动化。 The ecommerce industry has several components, such as the store’s website, their marketing approach and strategies, storage of goods, sales, inventory, and logistics. E-logistics play an essential role in the buying and selling business, wherein it facilitates the physical movement of goods. It simplifies the process for an online store and gets the order delivered right on time for the customer. 电子商务行业有几个组成部分,如商店的网站,营销策略,商品存储,销售,库存和物流。电子信息化物流在业务中起着至关重要的作用,促进货物的物理移动。简化了在线商店的流程,并按时完成订单。 The illustration below shows how E-logistic works by Hesol Consulting: Because of E-commerce + E-logistic system’s collaboration, stores, shippers and customers benefit from the following advantages:
由于电子商务+电子物流系统的协作,商店,托运人和客户可以享受如下益处: • On-time delivery of goods to customers, which in turn creates satisfaction and excellent service •按时向客户交付货物,提供优质服务 Productivity is possible and can be highly achieved through E-logistics. It works both ways for the companies within the supply chain and the customers, as well. The system ensures that the right product is obtained from the right place and sent to the customer on time. This gives the customer a smart shopping experience, because they can compare prices from other sellers, too. This will enable them to get the exact product that they need. Basically, E-logistics ensures that orders are sent to customers at a minimum cost in the quickest possible turnaround time. 它既适用于供应链中的公司,也适用于客户。该系统确保从正确的地方获得正确的产品并按时发送给客户。这为客户提供了智能购物体验,因为他们也可以比较其他卖家的价格。这将使他们能够获得他们需要的确切产品。基本上,电子信息化物流确保在最快的周转时间内以最低成本向客户发送订单。 E-Logistics is beneficial to a warehouse management system. The web-based technology and application provide real-time information and notification about stocks. It can simplify and enhance the product’s storage and distribution management. The system can provide several options where they can take multiple orders from different manufacturers or direct suppliers. 电子信息化物流有利于仓库管理系统。它可以简化和增强产品的存储和分发管理。该系统可以提供多种选择,可以从不同的制造商或直接供应商处获得多个订单。 Are there also disadvantages in E-logistic system? Well, the system is not 100 percent seamless yet, so there are still a few cons. The first is the dispatch speed of an item, since it goes through distribution channels and process. For a start-up company, the cost for set up and purchase of software is not cheap. It also requires training for employees. Another factor is the infrastructure in a country that can be a barrier to make the system work efficiently. Language or cultural barriers can be problems, too. According to Shopify, which is a complete commerce platform, there are several ways to overcome challenges in E-logistics, and they are as follows: 电子信息化物流系统有缺点吗?还有一些缺点。如项目的调度速度待优化;设置和购买软件的成本并不便宜;国家的基础设施可能成为使系统高效运作的障碍;语言或文化障碍也是一个问题。 Shopify是一个完整的商务平台,有几种方法可以克服电子信息化物流中的挑战,如下: 1. Get the right third-party logistic partner (3PL) that can meet your business model and demands.
It is necessary to work with reliable partners that can offer flexibility and understands the commitment. Putting up your store and making it known to the social world is not an easy task. If you want to keep your customers coming, then you must consider an effective E-logistics system or software that can boost your sales, remain organized, even if you have too many orders to fulfil and make your brand accessible. Always keep a high standard when it comes to securing the future of your business. 系统或软件可以提高您的销售,即使您有更多的订单仍能实现并使您的品牌可访问,仍然有条理,确保始终是高标准提供服务。 The future of E-logistics lies in the emerging trends of the digital world. Application of technology in every business, like Artificial Intelligence (AI), gives a competitive advantage for a web-based store. The traditional logistic processes have shifted to a new wave. More cloud-based operations and mobile-supply chain management will be essential segments of moden logistics. Four technologies are believed to shape the future of logistics: 将技术应用于人工智能(AI)等各种业务,为基于网络的商店提供了竞争优势。传统的物流过程已经转向新的浪潮。更多基于云的运营和移动供应链管理将成为现代物流的重要组成部分。有四种技术可以塑造物流的未来: 1. 3D Printing for replicas of parts and products
Though the technologies mentioned above have already emerged in the past years, it is not fully utilized yet due to barriers and cost that come with its usage. But, as the logistic industry is preparing for its future transformation, nothing is impossible when these science-fiction innovations become in-demand to provide the best services ever. To remain competitive, a business is willing to adapt breakthroughs that consumers are craving for. Looks like things are getting more exciting! 尽管上述技术在过去几年已经出现,但由于其使用带来的障碍和成本,它尚未得到充分利用。 但是,随着物流行业为未来的转型做准备,没有什么是不可能的。
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