IPIC17_GLN standard as a facilitator of physical location identification within hyperconnected logistics_Zdziarska
Distribution, from
the business point of view, is a set of decisions and actions that will provide
the right products at the right time and place, in line with customer
expectations. It is a process that generates significant cost, but also
effectively implemented, significantly affects the positive perception of the
company. ILiM, based on the research results related to the optimization of the
distribution network and consulting projects for companies, indicates the high
importance of the correct description of the physical location within the
supply chains in order to make transport processes more effective. Individual
companies work on their own geocoding of warehouse locations and location of
their business partners (suppliers, customers) but lack of standardization in
this area causes delays related to delivery problems with reaching the right
destination. Furthermore, cooperating companies do not have a precise
indication of the operating conditions of each location, eg. Time windows,
logistic units accepted, unloading supporting equipment etc. Lack of this
information generates additional costs associated with re-operation and the
costs of lost benefits for the lack of goods on time. The solution to this
problem seems to be a wide-scale implementation of GS1 standard, which is the
Global Location Number (GLN) that, thanks to a broad base of information, will
improve the distribution processes within hyperconnected logistics.