Information logistics

Information logistics

Information logistics, as a section of information management, deals with the flow of information within an organizational unit or between any number of organizations that in turn form a value creating network. The primary goal is the optimization of the availability and cycle time of information. With other words, information logistics is about providing

* the correct information
* at the accurate point of time
* in the correct format / quality
* for the intended recipient
* at the right location

Methodes for achieving the goal are

* the analysis of the information demand
* the optimization of the flow of information
* securing technical and organizational flexibility

The expression was formed by the Indian mathematician and librarian S. R. Ranganathan.

ee also

* Information Resource Management, Data Warehousing, Information Lifecycle Management

External links

* [http://www.teachware-on-demand.de/englisch/content/our_focus_projects/ilog_en/ilogistik/index.html| Fraunhofer competence center for information logistics]


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