Logistics Data encompass all relevant information required for the efficient planning, control, and optimization of goods, information, and financial flows within a supply chain. This particularly includes the structured storage and management of this data in the PIM system.
Definition
Logistics Data are measurable and descriptive quantities that characterize the physical condition, movement, storage, and transport of products and goods. They form the basis for operational decisions and strategic planning in logistics.
Features and storage in the PIM system
Data categories
The complexity of Logistical Data requires precise classification. They can include information on physical product characteristics, transportation modalities, storage conditions, stocks and delivery times.
Relevance in the PIM system
I'm Product Information Management (PIM) System serve Logistics Data the enrichment of product master data. Attributive, static data attributes that are important for the logistical process of an item and remain consistent throughout the entire product life cycle are primarily managed here. This ensures a central, error-free data source for downstream systems.
- Product dimensions (length, width, height)
- Weight (Net and Gross Weight)
- Packaging information (number per Palette, Stackability, packaging material
- Hazardous materials labels and safety instructions
- Customs tariff numbers and country of origin
Meaning
Precise recording and management of Logistical Data is crucial for supply chain efficiency, optimizing transport costs and maximizing customer satisfaction. Centralized maintenance in the PIM system ensures data quality and creates the basis for automated processes in warehouse management, shipping and e-commerce.