On the analysis of building a public information platform based on e-Commerce for coal logistics
Abstract: Putting forward the
concept and features of the public information platform for coal logistics
based on electronic commerce, as well as the requirements of upper and lower
intersections of the coal supply chain. Meanwhile, this paper will also probe
into the current condition of statistics management in coal logistics, and then
discuss how to build a public information platform based on electronic commerce
for coal logistics.
Design/methodology/approach: According to the further exploring the
concepts and relevant characteristics and the development of coal logistics and
supply chain management in China of the current period.
Findings/ Practical implications: An advanced public information platform
for coal logistics utilizes to best advantage modern information technologies
and managerial concepts in the operation of coal logistics, such as e-commerce,
e-information, supply chain management, etc. This not only stimulates efficient
integration of business flow, information flow, logistics and capital flow of
the coal industry, brings about in-depth integration of the logistics resources
of the coal industry, but also greatly improves the efficiency of the operation
of coal logistics, reduces the cost of coal logistics, and enhances the overall
competitiveness of upstream and downstream companies along the coal supply
chain.
Research limitations/implications: Although the coal logistics public
information platform has been applied in some enterprises in China, not yet in
a broader range of applications, which need the joint efforts of all parties.
Originality/value: Fitted to the e-commerce era, the Public Information
Platform for Coal Logistics envisioned in this article is highly feasible and
worthy of reference to relevant institutions.
Author: Zeguo Qiu
Journal Code: jptindustrigg130081
