Logistics Processes Research Articles

Optimization of logistics processes in the sustainable development of manufacturing enterprises

Purpose: The aim of the research was to show the importance of optimizing logistics processes in commercial enterprises, the impact of optimizing logistics processes on customer satisfaction was presented. Design/methodology/approach: A combination of several research methods was used. The method of literature analysis was used as the basic research method. In addition, by using the method of observation and the method of examining documents, it was possible to more accurately determine the phenomena occurring in enterprises and to obtain data, the comparison of which would allow to determine the impact of the applied change and optimization of the implemented processes. The supplementary method in the conducted research was the method of interviews with business owners, which made it possible to fill in the emerging information gaps. Findings: The key importance of optimizing logistic processes in commercial enterprises for operational efficiency and competitiveness has been demonstrated. It shows the need to optimize processes in enterprises, the benefits that can be achieved by focusing on processes and becoming a process-mature organization to remain a competitive organization on the market. Company owners' understanding of the importance of process optimization, continuous improvement in this area and the use of modern IT systems is the key to surviving in a dynamically changing market, achieving higher indicators and organizational effectiveness in order to gain a competitive advantage over other entities present on the market. Originality/value: The publication covers the subject of optimization of logistics processes in the sustainable development of manufacturing enterprises in the microeconomic aspect. Combining interdisciplinary research in the areas of management and quality science with economics and finance. Keywords: logistics processes, manufacturing enterprises, sustainable development. Category of the paper: research paper.

5G in Logistics 4.0: potential applications and challenges

The transition of logistics processes towards Logistics 4.0 (or Smart Logistics) – the specific application of Industry 4.0 in the logistics systems – contributes to the increasing need to establish reliable and efficient communication networks, to manage considerable amounts of data exchange between equipment, products, vehicles and workers. The combination of the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, allows improvements and optimisation in many logistics processes, but claims for advanced stable real-time communication. The fifth generation of Mobile Communication Networks, the so-called 5G, has the potential to meet these requirements and substantially support the development of Smart Logistics. Through a systematic literature review, this paper aims to identify the main logistics areas and activities in which 5G can be implemented, pointing out the expected benefits and the related technologies that can boost its large-scale adoption. The literature review also allows identifying the main challenges that currently prevent the 5G adoption in logistics processes, suggesting future research directions.

Reorganisation of the internal storage and distribution logistics in a hospital

This study involved the analysis and improvement of the internal distribution and storage at Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira – Guimarães, a 500-beds general hospital in the north of Portugal. The study evolved around an action-research strategy that comprised five sequential and interconnected phases. Initially, the internal supply chain of the hospital was analysed with a special focus on ward warehouses (WW) and data about the logistics processes of the WW were gathered. Following, a prototype WW to test a set of innovative solutions aimed at dealing with the difficulties identified in the previous phase was developed. The proposed improvements were analysed and then implemented in the WW of a health care department, which lead to a new data collection about the performance of the logistics processes. The implementation of the proposed solutions resulted in a reduction of the time spent collecting, debiting and storing materials of 55% to 66%. It was also possible to reduce the error rate in these processes by 93%. When the proposed solutions are expanded to the whole hospital, in a year, it will be possible to save 4,819 hours in WW logistics processes (that can be dedicated to provide care to patients) and to avoid 115,843 errors.

Сетевая модель для управления движением воздушного судна по логистическим маршрутам

Introduction: The subject area is logistics processes in technical operation systems at enterprises of high-tech industries of electronic, machine-building and other sectors of the economy, whose items and their components are used in operational aviation technical systems and apparatuses. This work is devoted to the research of the use of unmanned aircraft in logistics processes for the transportation of items and their components that require repair, maintenance, modernization or the introduction of new versions of programs and integrated circuits. The purpose of the work: To ensure the continuity of aircraft movement control in conditions of strong negative influence of additive interference, multiplicative disturbances and other counteracting processes in certain sections of the logistics route network, the task of developing the novel model of aircraft movement control is being solved. The goal-setting of this model is the reproduction and execution in real time of the command to prevent a break in the control of the movement of the aircraft due to the negative influence of counteracting processes. A scientific patent search was carried out and the closest to the developed model and high-tech analogues were identified. The search was performed on an array of articles, inventions, computer programs and databases published in 2018&2023 related to the topic under research. The scientific result of the research is the developed network process model for controlling the movement of an aircraft in logistics routes, which has a novelty and provides a solution to the task. The main effect of the application of the novel network model is to ensure the continuity of aircraft movement control in the conditions of counteracting processes in the network of logistics routes. The proposed scientific and technical solution may be of interest to managers of enterprises, researchers and engineers in other subject areas in which logistics processes and unmanned transport systems are used.

Development of logistics and effective marketing communications of holding companies on international markets

The scientific article substantiates the expediency of using the powerful potential of holding companies of Ukraine regarding the possibilities of their development of logistics connections and marketing communications on international markets for the recovery of Ukraine’s economy. It has been proven that marketing communications in the modern world significantly influence the interaction and development of economic relations between business entities that can combine their efforts to achieve synergy effects, in logistics, as well as in general to increase financial results from such consolidation. The current legislation of Ukraine regarding the creation and functioning of holding companies has been analyzed. The study of official statistical data made it possible to conclude that holding companies in Ukraine are mostly informal in nature, which leads to the need to adapt legislative and procedural requirements for the registration of new holdings, their reporting, the conduct of business activities by them, bringing them into compliance with the modern needs of economic development. Economic entities should be interested in creating holding companies according to official procedures, develop their potential legally for the benefit of the economy of Ukraine and with their own economic benefit. Then they will build new logistics chains, marketing communications on international markets. And this will contribute to the recovery of the economy of Ukraine due to the marketing potential and strategic capabilities of the holding companies, in logistics. Emphasized attention is paid to the fact that under the current conditions of digital transformations, these processes in logistics and marketing communications of integrated business formations should also be based on innovative approaches, where digital marketing should occupy a prominent place, the balanced implementation of artificial intelligence algorithms in logistics connections on international markets.

Digitalization of UAV transport and technological cycles in smart agriculture

The transport and technological cycles of unmanned aerial vehicles used in various options for the implementation of agricultural technologies in smart farming are discussed. The analysis of UAV function was carried out, starting with regular and detailed aerial photography and ending with the spraying of chemicals and spraying fields. It is shown that the digitalization of UAV transport and technological cycles based on GERT-network models makes it possible to provide effective information and analytical support for decision-making processes in logistics monitoring and flow control systems in agricultural production. An analysis of the fundamental principles of GERT-network modeling led to the conclusion that this method is applicable for solving a number of systemic problems in optimizing UAV transport and technological cycles in precision farming, including their planning, modeling and development, as well as quality control of their implementation.

A framework for logistics performance indicators selection and targets definition: a civil construction enterprise case

Paper aims This paper proposes a roadmap framework based on a literature review to choose the most proper indicators and targets for a given logistics process derived from the organization's strategic goals. Originality One of the many benefits from the introduction of technologies and the digitization of logistics processes is the acquisition of a great amount of data, which is a valuable asset for an efficient management. In order to transform this data into useful information, most companies rely on performance indicators. In this sense, this paper proposes a roadmap framework based on previous works to guide managers on how to choose a set of indicators that are linked to the company’s targets. To the best of our knowledge, no previous research has proposed a framework dealing with target definitions based on historical data and previous standards or benchmarking, as well as the logistics indicators choice based on the representation theory. Research method In order to elaborate the framework, a two-step structured literature review was carried out, combined with a case application. The literature review included steps based on the works of Govindan & Bouzon (2018) and Moher et al. (2009). The Scopus and the Web of Science databases were selected to gather material to base this study. The framework was applied in a Brazilian construction enterprise, located in Joinville city, Southern Brazil. Main findings The framework application showed that the methodology can facilitate the selection of indicators linked with the company’s strategic goals. Additionally, the indicators legitimation process with managers, a step from the framework, showed that managers' knowledge about the company’s processes is essential for a successful logistics performance system implementation. However, the managers can be resistant to changes for new indicators, and this situation should be avoided during the legitimation process. Future studies may expand the methodology application to other areas than logistics, and future applications of the framework in a Logistics 4.0 environment should provide more insights for the model. Implications for theory and practice From a theoretical perspective, a complete table of logistics performance indicators is provided, as well as the framework for indicators and target definition. From a practical panorama, the framework application shows that practitioners can use this study as a guide to develop more effective logistics performance measurement systems. Moreover, concluding remarks on the relationship between digital transformation and performance measurement systems are provided.

Reengineering of logistics processes as the basis for the establishment and operation of logistics centres in the construction industry

Introduction. Digital and technological transformations of the national economy and the investment and construction sector as its integral part determine the need for the qualitative transformation of technical solutions in respect of both managerial and technological processes, referred to as reengineering in the present-day theory and practice. In turn, not only the main production activity is subject to such transformations, but also supplementary activities, including logistic support. In this regard, there is a contradiction between the transformed research and technology fundamentals of construction processes and traditional forms, as well as practical implementation patterns. In the field of logistics, this problem can be solved by logistics centres that are closely related to production and engineering structures. The purpose of the study is to establish a scientific rationale for the logistics efficiency intensification and improvement using logistics centres amid digital and technological transformation of the construction industry. This mission determines the following research tasks: establishing the nature of changes in flow management patterns applied to material and technical resources in the construction industry; proposing new configurations of these flows using logistics centres, determine the their position in the overall corporate structure. It is for the first time that this problem is formulated this way, which indicates its originality. The study is focused on logistics processes and their reengineering. Logistics centres are chosen as the subject of the study. Its practical value is a combination of the reengineering theory and new corporate structures such as production, engineering and logistics centres focused on intensifying processes of construction and enhancing the quality of the output.
 Materials and methods. The theory of logistics of regulatory impacts is used as the main methodological approach. Structural and functional analysis is used to confirm certain assumptions. Earlier research, as well as publications of local and foreign researchers, was used by the authors as the source data.
 Results. An organizational chart is proposed for the establishment and operation of a logistics centre in the construction industry; principal diagrams are developed for the flows of materials and resources; they are used to demonstrate interaction between a construction facility and a logistics centre.
 Conclusions. A logistics centre is a promising tool for modernizing and intensifying the logistic support of construction processes; it unlocks a high potential for the economic efficiency and competitiveness, cuts hidden losses and is primarily determined by lower downtime and a smaller amount of in-house and external defective construction products.

Practical Methods to Improve Logistics Processes: A Case Study of Log&Prod Company, Poland

The Covid pandemic had a huge impact on the functioning of enterprises and forced many changes that were introduced to ensure business continuity and ensure survival in these difficult market conditions. An example of such an enterprise is presented in this article. Its aim is to analyse and evaluate logistics processes and identify opportunities for their improvement.

Оптимизация схемы возврата порожних контейнеров путем использования системы контейнершеринга

The article proposes a new system for organizing empty container traffic - container sharing. The analysis of the current state of the container transportation market has been carried out and the problems associated with shortage of empty containers and high costs of their return have been identified. To solve the problem, the idea of optimizing the return of empty containers based on their joint use by participants in the transport and logistics process has been put forward. The review of domestic and foreign literature on organization of empty container traffic is carried out, the novelty of the concept of container sharing for Russian science and practice is emphasized. The author’s definition of the concept “container sharing” is formulated and a conceptual scheme of the process of transferring empty containers between consignees and shippers is developed. The requirements and basic technical conditions for implementation of the container engineering system in the railway transportation market have been put forward. The conducted research is aimed at reducing the operating costs of container transportation market participants and minimizing the shortage of empty containers.

Логістика в туризмі: виклики та перспективи розвитку в сучасному світі

Logistics in tourism is one of the most important components of the tourism industry, ensuring the efficient organization and coordination of tourism services. Recently, with the development of technology and changes in demand, the importance of improving logistics processes in tourism has been growing. The purpose of the study is to identify the challenges and prospects for the development of logistics in tourism in the modern world. The methodological basis of the study was the analysis of scientific literature, statistical data and own experience in the field of tourism and logistics. To achieve the goal of the study, the challenges and prospects for the development of logistics in tourism were analyzed based on the study of literature and statistics for recent years. The results of the study showed that tourism logistics faces significant challenges in the modern world. One of the most important is the rapid change in the needs and requirements of tourists, which requires equally rapid adaptation and improvement of logistics processes. Another important challenge is the growing competition and the increasing number of players in the tourism market, which requires reducing logistics costs and increasing the efficiency of logistics processes. This is one of the prospects for further development of the industry – with the development of technology and the use of innovative solutions, it is possible to reduce the cost of logistics services and improve their quality. In addition, with the proliferation of electronic platforms and the growing number of tourists using online services to book and purchase services, there is a need to develop electronic logistics in tourism. This involves the automation of business processes, which reduces the risk of human error and increases the efficiency of interaction between participants in the supply chain. The novelty of the study lies in the fact that the work is devoted to a topical issue that is rather poorly studied in Ukrainian science. The author analyzes the current state of logistics in tourism and describes the challenges facing this industry due to the growth of tourist traffic and the development of technology. It is justified that logistics is extremely important for the development of tourism, as it ensures the efficient organization and coordination of tourism services. However, at the same time, there is a growing number of challenges associated with the growth of tourism intensity and the increase in tourist flows, the development of technology and the competitive environment.

ЦИФРОВІ ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЇ ТА УПРАВЛІННЯ ЛОГІСТИЧНИМИ ПОТОКАМИ ВПК

The article defines the expediency of digital transformations in the management of logistics flows of the military-industrial complex in the conditions of global digital transformation of the economy and hostilities in Ukraine. The issues of introducing modern digital technologies, tools and a proactive strategy in the logistics sector of the military-industrial complex are considered, taking into account the flexibility of certain aspects of logistics activities, which will improve the digital logistics system in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The essence of military logistics, digitization in logistics and digital technologies used in digital transformation are revealed. The article presents the main directions of the digitalization process for managing the logistics flows of the military-industrial complex to solve problems related to providing military units with the necessary supplies, obtaining military equipment, humanitarian and financial assistance. It has been determined what the need for digitalization of the transport infrastructure and logistics chains of the military-industrial complex in the conditions of hostilities and constantly changing conditions. A model for managing logistics flows of the military-industrial complex using digital technologies has been developed, connecting all transport and logistics processes and reflecting integrated digital solutions in the logistics of the military-industrial complex. The main tasks of the virtuality of the interaction of transport logistics routes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are determined. It is noted that digital transformations in the management of logistics flows of the military-industrial complex depend on the effective and organized operation of control subsystems and the virtualization of the interaction environment, which is provided through the use of the global telecommunications environment. The main functions of the logistics flow management system of the military-industrial complex are presented. The specifics of the requirements for the processes of managing the integrated logistics flows of the provision of military units in modern realities are analyzed.

A bibliometric and social network analysis of data-driven heuristic methods for logistics problems

<p style='text-indent:20px;'>Transport and logistics systems include a range of activities that deal with all sorts of decisions and operations from material handling to vehicle routing. One of the main challenges for transport and logistics processes is to deal with large-scale and complex problems. However, with increasingly diverse sets of operational real-world data becoming available, data-driven heuristic approaches are promising to pave the path for solving the problems in the field of transport and logistics. Thus, a comprehensive review is needed to observe the reflections of this path in literature. To bridge this gap, a total of 40 papers on the topic of "data-driven heuristic approaches to logistics and transportation problems" are determined. Before the categorization and content analysis; descriptive, bibliometric and social network analysis are carried out to identify the current state of the literature. All the papers are systemically reviewed based on different perspectives, namely data-driven methodology, heuristics, sub-problems and etc. Based on the review, suggestions for future research are likewise provided. Subsequently, machine learning and deep learning methods are considered to be among the most promising data-driven methodologies. The review may be useful for academicians, researchers, and practitioners for a better understanding of data-driven heuristic approaches to transportation and logistics problems.</p>

Towards Multimodal Information Systems for Assisting Humans in Production and Logistics Processes

Information support systems for coping with and mastering increasing process complexity are becoming a success factor for many companies. The information systems available today are predominantly implemented as mobile applications and, as the range of functions grows, place increasingly high demands on the user interface. To reduce the cognitive load, these are tailored to the user and are limited in functionality or require special training, which is costly and impractical for some user groups. Current voice interaction interfaces offer advantages in this context, but the communication of data to the user can be done more meaningfully and clearly in graphical or multimodal form. Furthermore, both interaction modes neglect essential sources of information in industrial and logistics use cases, such as available information about documents and physical properties of objects. Methodologically, this contribution proceeds as follows: First, a literature review was conducted on Cognitive Load Theory, Human-Computer Interaction, Social Response Theory, and the cooperative principle of conversation with a focus on human-machine interaction. Subsequently, expert interviews on relevant application areas in the field of production and logistics were conducted in order to identify use cases and derive system requirements. Based on the findings, a concept for an stationary adaptive multimodal information system was developed, which, to our knowledge, does not exist yet due to the combination of a 2D/3D scanner and conversational intelligence and can be used to improve human-machine interaction in the context of Industry 5.0.

НАПРАВЛЕНИЯ ЦИФРОВОЙ ТРАНСФОРМАЦИИ СФЕРЫ УСЛУГ

The article deals with the issues of digital transformation of the service sector. The author reveals the features of automation of technological and logistics processes, improvement of customer focus, development of online platforms and the introduction of artificial intelligence. Particular attention is paid to the issues of ensuring confidentiality and security of the service sector. The implementation of digital transformation requires a special attitude to the security of personal data, the introduction of appropriate systems and protective measures. Summarization of information allows businesses to collect, analyze and structure large amounts of data about customers, their preferences, behavior and needs. Digital technologies make it possible to personalize service and offers, optimize customer communication by providing convenient online communication channels, the ability to leave reviews and ratings. The author emphasizes the importance of training, motivation, staff development and changes in corporate culture for the successful implementation of the digital transformation of technologies. The directions of digitalization of the service sector in the practical activities of domestic enterprises are revealed. The digital transformation of the service sector in practice continues to expand with the development of technology and provides new opportunities for scaling and improving the efficiency of companies in the market. Examples of digitalization of processes reflect their diversity, opportunities to improve the quality of service, increase customer satisfaction and optimize operating costs in the enterprise.

Forecasting of garlic price based on DA-RNN using attention weight of temporal fusion transformers.

Garlic is a major condiment vegetable grown in South Korea. The price of garlic has a great impact on Korean society and the economy, which requires price stabilization through preemptive supply and demand management. Therefore, the government attempts to keep the price adjusted according to the predicted production cost. However, classic statistical models or well-known deep learning models have lower forecast accuracy when the number of input factors increases. The aforementioned issue could make analysis approaches and their implementation difficult, and the government would confront failure in proper supply and demand management. To solve this problem, we propose a new hybrid deep-learning approach that employs well-known attention models. Recent attention models have achieved outstanding performance in time-series dataset forecasting. However, when input datasets contain dozens or hundreds of variables, the forecasting performance cannot be guaranteed because the prediction accuracy decreases. In this study, a novel approach utilizing attention weights for forecasting prices is introduced. Experience shows that forecasting accuracy can be improved using the proposed model, which deals with different variables related to garlic prices, such as atmospheric conditions, logistics processes, and environmental circumstances. The proposed approach and its model contribute to forecasting outputs for different research domains by using a variety of attention weight models.

A Brief History of Public Health Informatics-Lessons for Leaders and a Look Into the Future.

A Brief History of Public Health Informatics-Lessons for Leaders and a Look Into the Future.

Logistics management: A future perspective on logistics processes with the application of the 5S method at Bramam company in Parintins, Amazonas

Logistics management: A future perspective on logistics processes with the application of the 5S method at Bramam company in Parintins, Amazonas

Production Strategy for Petroleum Industry: A Case study of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Downstream Operation

The petroleum industry faces disruptions constantly on both domestic and global scenes due to uncertainties coupled with long-standing climate challenges from the vast usage of petroleum products. Petroleum-producing countries, especially developing ones need a strategy to sustain production and control environmental challenges at an optimal cost. Our work is part of this context with the definition of a petroleum supply chain optimal production strategy which addresses effective waste management, losses evaluation, and their cost implications in the production and logistics processes. The model proposed a continuous dynamic flow of production and distribution from a set of suppliers to refineries and moved to the warehouse before being dispensed as demanded. Meanwhile, during the flows between nodes, losses, and wastes are evaluated to see their cost implication on the total cost of production. The optimal production strategy proposed is based on a hedging point policy using a real case study of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company. The obtained results are based on simulation to determine two hedging points for production, inventory, and emission of gases during production.

Challenges in developing integrated transport space over the world economic integration associations

Institutional, organisational, managerial, and financial problems typical for the development of transport systems of regional integration associations, major transport and logistics projects, such as EU or BRI, have been systematised by the author. The interrelation of the highlighted problems from the point of view of limitation of maximization of efficiency of transport and logistics processes and functioning of the unified transport system as a result of their influence is shown. Particular attention is paid to managerial, financial and economic problems in the sphere of transport integration.