Common Software Applications
The following are common Software applications which are used within a logistics environment for communication
- Email programs for sending and receiving email communication such as Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Notes
- Word Processors for collating written data (such as Microsoft Word)
- Spreadsheets for collating numerical data (such as Microsoft Excel
- Presentation program for performing presentations (such as Microsoft Powerpoint)
- Database Software for collating multiple forms of data (Microsoft Access).
Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS)
EPOS systems are widely used in the retail sector. They record sales in real time via barcodes at the point of sale. This information is then immediately made available for forecasting and replenishment purposes.