Harnessing Information Communication Technology (ICT) For Effective Logistics Management (Study of Some Selected Nigeria Logistics Companies)

Abstract

With the graving acceptance of Logistics and Supply Chain Management as critical business concern, there is an emerging realisation that dramatic changes in information communication technology lead to this global logistics business. Managing logistics effectively is a complex and challenging task, as a result of the continuing trends of expanding product variety, short product life cycles, increased outsourcing, globalization of businesses and continuous advances in information technology. In recent years, Logistics Management has grown in acceptance and now at the forefront of every business planning. In this milieu, Information Communication Technology plays a pivotal role in ensuring continued Logistics firm competitiveness and success. The purpose of the study is to investigate the impact of Information Communication Technology in articulating effective Logistics operation. However, the theoretical basis of Information Communication Technology has not been fully understood within the context of Logistics Management, such that it will give a pointer to how these inherent costs could be managed or saved as well as supplier customer collaborative relationship. It is in the light of this that the study attempt to give theoretical considerations, through descriptive methodology approach, on how basic objectives of logistic can be achieved and its ultimate goal can be realized. The studies conclude that emphasis should be placed on attributes of Information Communication Technology in order to enhance Logistics efficiency and effectiveness and to support the support performance of global Logistics networks.