Logistics Technology Research Articles

Evolution of Military Logistics

Background: Military logistics has been present from the moment a soldier was created, and its evolution has been influenced by the technology used. Indeed, it has been observed over time that every military revolution was intrinsically caused by a military logistics revolution, directly promoted by the technology applied to the manner of making war. Few papers have been written about military logistics in relation to the development of war itself. Its application was conceptualized in two dimensions: as an art and as a science, interdependent on decision-making. With the evolution of human beings, the way of making war also evolved and therefore a transformation was generated. This makes it necessary to deepen the application of mathematical modeling, statistics, and new technologies in military logistics, promoting the application of concepts based on technology to improve the effectiveness of armies. The aim of this paper is to review the evolution of military logistics. Methods: A systematic approach to the literature review is followed. The backgrounds of the military logistics thought, key authors, trends and a new definition of military logistics is presented, among others. Results: The findings allow us to identify a set of 21 definitions of military logistics since 1792.

Case Study of Intralogistics in The Framework of Logistics 4.0

Industry 4.0 has led to changes that have reduced the labor force and creat-ed production environments where machines that bring together information technology and industry communicate with each other. Logistics 4.0, which emerged with Industry 4.0, paved the way for improvement in logistics process-es. Using information technologies in logistics reduces the labor force costs of enterprises by leading all stages of activities to digitalization. It can be possible to increase customer satisfaction and product quality by reducing human fail-ures with digitalization. This study was performed by planning intralogistics us-ing Logistics 4.0 technological tools, and also the problem of a manufacturing company was elaborated as a case study. This study was carried out by quanti-tative data analysis in the case study and a large-scale production company in Turkey providing the intralogistics of the materials from the supplier in the en-trance warehouse with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technologies. This paper presents the research, development, and application of logistics 4.0 in the intralogistics process from the entrance warehouse to the production lines. The aim of the case study was provided to information about the tech-nologies available within the scope of Logistics 4.0 and contribute to the litera-ture and industry with solution suggestions depending on the result of the appli-cation study within the logistics operations. As a result, depending on the case study, it was determined that Logistics 4.0 improved intralogistics operations costs by 13.37%.

Application of Blockchain Technology in Logistics and Supplychain Management

Abstract: The technology which can be called as a distributedledger that records transactions between two parties is Blockchain. When we look into the current problems of threats pertaining to security and privacy in the process of logistics, it lacks supervision traceability. Application of Blockchain chain Technology in Logistics and Supply Chain proposes to resolve these problems using blockchain technology. Blockchain makes an application more efficient, reliable and transparent. It also optimizes the entire process. Traceability is an underlying characteristic of blockchain technology. For each event in logistics system, intelligent contract and a blockchain system is constructed to enhance the overall efficiency and supervision. Data collection becomes easier when we correlate the data belonging to same and different blockchain systems. Logistics system can be made more intelligent by constructing different storage and access mechanisms. This project provides a thought on developing a logistics and supplychain application based on blockchain technology.

Development of Container Transportation Logistics in the Republic of Kazakhstan

. The state of container transportation in Kazakhstan and the ways of their further development were considered. The analysis of the level of containerization in the Republic of Kazakhstan in comparison with the world container powers is presented. Transport companies and stakeholders ready to implement this logistics technology for containerization of the market have identified a number of opportunities, the solution of which will lead to the expansion of importexport transport services, including transit. Such qualitative changes will be based on the end-to-end, single multimodal transportation document proposed by stakeholders belonging to a single operator from the shipper to the consignee. The main task of each node is to reduce the time spent in the container, which is possible due to a single information database and digitization of uniform legal regulations to the contract on the international carriage of goods and the agreement on international freight traffic

Implementation and Performance of Industry 4.0 Technologies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: A Review of the Effects of Contingencies

During the last decade, the 4th Industrial Revolution (4.0 IR) has attracted significant attention from both researchers and practitioners. The emergence of new 4.0 IR technologies promoted more investment in their adoption but at the same time raised more challenges to managers in identifying the actual implications of these technologies on organization performance. At the same time, empirical work on the relationship between 4.0 IR implementation and performance has reported mixed findings, and some recent studies suggest that researchers need to focus on exploring specific conditions that enable organizations to effectively translate their investment in developing 4.0 IR tools into positive performance. This paper argues that these inconclusive findings are partially caused by the lack of considering the contingency effects of other factors while examining these relations by previous empirical research and it explores the extent to which existing research has considered these contingency effects. Using the contingency theory of the firm, the above theoretical belief is theoretically discussed and established using outcomes reported by several empirical studies. The findings of this study provide several theoretical and practical implications and additional insights into the theory and practice of 4.0 IR in the logistics and supply chain management domain in particular.

Factors that Impact Blockchain Adoption in Vietnamese Logistics Enterprises

Blockchain has become one of the crucial technologies that are applied in various fields. However, the application of Blockchain technology in logistics businesses in Vietnam is uncommon and challenging. In this context, our study provides theoretical evaluations and practical analyses for the application of Blockchain technology in the logistics industry. Based on the development of a unified theoretical model of technology acceptance and use (UTAUT) combined with the TOE model, the study identifies the factors that influence the application of Blockchain by individuals in logistics enterprises in Vietnam. Using SPSS and AMOS tools to analyze 508 survey data collected from logistics businesses, the research team makes conclusions and proposes recommendations for the future.

The Impact of Digital Transformation of Circulation Industry on The Circulation Efficiency of Agricultural Products

This paper aims to study the impact of the digital transformation of the circulation industry on the efficiency of agricultural product circulation. Through literature review and empirical analysis, this paper finds that digital transformation can promote the improvement of the circulation efficiency of agricultural products, mainly in the aspects of informatization, logistics and intelligence. Digital transformation can improve the information transparency of agricultural products, reduce circulation costs, increase circulation speed, and shorten the length of the supply chain. Digital transformation can also improve the transportation efficiency of agricultural products through the application of logistics technology, and further improve the circulation efficiency. Digital transformation can also improve the quality and safety of agricultural products and increase consumers' trust in agricultural products through the application of intelligent technologies. This paper proposes the impact mechanism of digital transformation on the circulation efficiency of agricultural products, and puts forward policy recommendations to promote the application of digital transformation in the circulation of agricultural products.

Systematization of knowledge: privacy methods and zero knowledge proofs in corporate blockchains

Nowadays enterprises implement blockchain technology in various industries, including finance, logistics, and other sectors. While the core idea behind blockchain is to decentralize storage, enterprises need to address privacy issues of replicated data. One of the methods to solve privacy in the blockchain is to adjust zero-knowledge-proof protocols. We comprehensively review blockchain privacy techniques employing zero-knowledge proofs and other cryptographic techniques and discuss the World and Russian standardization processes in blockchain privacy techniques.

WMS-система как стратегический инструмент инновационного развития складского хозяйства России

The article is devoted to a detailed analysis of the importance of developing and implementing innovative technologies in warehouse logistics. Modern trends in the field of technological support of enterprises require the introduction of innovative technologies not only in production processes, but also in the organization of the further movement of goods, including the need to optimize the operation of warehouse complexes. For this purpose, warehouse automation is required, namely the introduction of various warehouse management systems, which are often abbreviated as WMS - Warehouse Management System. When deciding whether to use a particular management system in a warehouse, it is extremely important to understand what types of WMS are used today in warehouse management practice, and what problems company managers will have to solve when adapting and using the system.

Analysis of the Investment Value of Pony.ai Based on SWOT Analysis

With the rapid development of autonomous driving technology in daily life scenarios and logistics, some potential start-ups have emerged on such tracks. Therefore, research on this industry in the field of business research cannot be ignored. This article analyzes the investment value of pony.ai, one of the startups in the autonomous driving industry. Firstly, the macro market where pony.ai is located is analyzed, concluding that this industry is expected to develop rapidly and flourish in the next few years. Following the background information and projected financial position of pony.ai, which provides a basic understanding of the company. Additionally, showing the investment value of pony.ai by presenting its current situation through four dimensions, also known as SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis. The results show that pony.ai can be a worthwhile investment choice, whereas specific improvements are needed. The results also have certain reference significance for analyzing startups of the same type.

An exploratory study of organisational and industry drivers for the implementation of emerging technologies in logistics

PurposeEmerging technologies have the capacity to transform industries offering substantial benefits to users. Given the increasing demand for advanced logistics services, third-party logistic service providers (LSPs) face greater pressure to deploy and realise these technologies, especially given the demands and operational challenges created during the COVID-19 crisis. Drawing upon the diffusion of innovation (DOI) theory and technology–organisation–environment (TOE) framework, this paper goes beyond just identifying drivers and barriers to technology adoption to understanding how LSPs and industry experts perceive these drivers and barriers and simultaneously confront and undertake actions to implement them.Design/methodology/approachAn exploratory study was conducted in three phases: (1) in-depth interviews with twelve stakeholders in the Australian logistics industry; (2) five in-depth interviews conducted with stakeholders during the COVID-19 crisis and (3) a focus group discussion session. All interviews were analysed using content analysis and revealed several drivers for the deployment of emerging technologies, including internal organisational factors that drive supply chain (SC) network optimisation.FindingsThe analysis of the three phases identified several drivers for the deployment of emerging technologies in logistics, including internal organisational factors that drive SC network optimisation. Also identified were external drivers including the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, along with barriers and specific actions that were considered and implemented by LSPs for sustainable operations, particularly in a post-COVID-19 environment.Originality/valueThis study explores organisational and industry drivers for the implementation of emerging technologies. Explicitly, it extends the extant research by highlighting organisational and industry drivers and enablers that influence adoption and deployment of emerging technologies. Second, it advances the existing perspectives on LSPs in the Australian context on the development and implementation of technology strategies. The paper offers insights around implementation of technologies, directly obtained from industrial application for managers and practitioners.

Assessment of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology in Transport Logistics in Nigeria

The logistic technologies for effective and efficient ‘transport operations’ in the areas of stock tracking, machine tracking, workers tracking, time tracking, stock sizes and shape, location identification, and stock routing and schedule shipment are deficient in the Nigerian construction industry, when compared to manufacturing and retailing sectors which are known to have fully adopted the RFID technology in these operations for effective performance. This article assessed the benefits of RFID technology for transport logistic operations in the construction industry. Lagos State and the F.C.T. Abuja, Nigeria were the selected geographical study areas, from which 5 manufacturing companies, 5 retailing companies and 5 construction projects were purposively selected. Mixed methods research strategy was used. The research instruments included an observation guide (quantitative) and interviews (qualitative). The collected quantitative data were analysed, using descriptive analytical tools: frequencies and percentiles. The qualitative data was analysed, using the thematic method. The study found that 80% and 60% of the manufacturing and retailing sectors respectively, observed, adopted RFID technology for transportation processing operations. The study revealed further that, RFID technology was not utilised in construction for transportation purposes. It was found that the key benefits of utilising the RFID technology are: improved degree of material traceability; improves safety of resources; improvement in control of material; easy to tracking of materials on site; check on the availability of materials; and allows for contactless identification in construction. It can be concluded that implementation of RFID technology in construction would translate into improvement in material control, checking, tracking, safety and traceability onsite.

College Students Consumption Behavior Under the Background of E-Commerce and Smart Logistics Technologies

The impact of online systems and processes worldwide makes online purchasing popular. College students are among the possible buyers of E-commerce. This study looks at the characteristics that influence college students' online purchase intention in one of Chinese quickest cities. With smart logistics, it is possible to follow the transportation and dispatch of goods and services in almost real-time. Smart logistics has long been implemented by e-commerce enterprises, taxi apps, and food delivery services. The student's Consumption Behavior Approach (SCBA) is suggested in this article. The survey collection is analyzed to group the learner's research on online activityand smart logistics technology. Because the sample group is thus tiny, approaches are used. The findings reveal that fun, risk, and cultural pressure substantially influence pupils' online buying behavior. SCBA grouping produces three behavioral sections: that mostly impacted by social power and perception of risk, that features by pleasure and online trust.

Preparation and heat transfer model of stereotyped phase change materials suitable for cold chain logistics

Phase change cold storage materials have some defects such as easy leakage and poor thermal conductivity in practical application. In the cold chain logistics, the cold storage panels are used as the cold storage devices of the refrigerated trucks, choosing the right way of charging can shorten the charging time of cold storage panel, improve the charging efficiency, save the overall transport time of the cold chain, and improve the transport efficiency. A kind of phase change cold storage material apply to 0–8 °C cold chain logistics was developed by means of step cooling experiment and differential scanning calorimeter, expanded graphite (EG) was added to enhance thermal conductivity and establish porous structure. The heat transfer model of cold storage and charging was established, and the coupling relationship between the charging mode and the charging rate of the cold storage panel was analyzed. The results show that: After adding 8 % expanded graphite (EG), the mass loss rate of Caprylic Acid - Lauryl Alcohol (CA-LA) composite phase change material was 7.73 %, it can effectively prevent leakage of phase change materials. And the phase transition temperature was −0.7 °C, latent heat value was 170.4 J/g, thermal conductivity was 1.411 W/(m·K), and thermal conductivity was increased by 6.17 times. The charging efficiency of the cold storage panel with a built-in charge cold coil was obviously higher than that of the cold storage panel placed in a low temperature environment. The charging time can be shortened by 58.1 % with the same mass of the cold storage material. The research results have certain promoting significance and theoretical support for the adoption of phase change material cold storage technology in cold chain logistics.

Інноваційні технології в логістиці промислових підприємств у період війни та повоєнної розбудови економіки України: корпоративні відносини та інтелектуальна власність

The article is aimed at studying the main changes in logistics during the wartime and, further on, generalizing innovative technologies in industrial logistics in the situation of wartime and concerning the post-war period of economic development of Ukraine, as well as developing proposals for improving the efficiency of their use from the standpoint of corporate relations and intellectual property. The authors’ own structural and logical scheme of the study on the topic «Innovative technologies in the logistics of industrial enterprises during the wartime and in the post-war development of the economy of Ukraine: corporate relations and intellectual property» in a general form is built, the material of the article is presented accordingly. The main changes in logistics that took place during the war of Russian Federation on Ukraine are highlighted. The importance of «innovative technology in the logistics of industrial enterprises» is substantiated from the standpoint of valuating the interests of all stakeholders. In the course of the study, the authors’ own interpretation of this category as new technologies that are created on the basis of the use of intellectual property rights and are able to satisfy the vital interests of all participants in corporate relations by means of applying them in the logistics of industrial enterprises is presented. The promising directions of application of innovative technologies in the logistics of industrial enterprises in the conditions of wartime and in the post-war development of the national economy are generalized. It is noted that the current economy of Ukraine operates in the context of transformation of market relations in accordance with the requirements of the EU, one of which is the formation of the corporate sector for the effective use of pooled capital (both financial and non-financial). The indicators of receipt of applications for objects of property rights (OPR) and for inventions during the period of 2018–2022 are analyzed, the results of the carried out analysis have actualized the issue of motivation for the creation and introduction of the objects of intellectual property rights (OIPR) as a source of innovative technologies in the logistics of industrial enterprises during the wartime and in the post-war development of the economy of Ukraine. The conceptual and logical scheme of creation and implementation of objects of intellectual property rights as a source of innovative technologies in the logistics of industrial corporate associations is visualized on the basis of situational and integrated approaches. It is expected that the recommendations provided will improve the process of management of innovative technologies in the logistics of industrial enterprises, accelerate the restoration, modernization and development of corporate industrial associations, increase the level of satisfaction of vital interests of participants in corporate relations and of the population of Ukraine as a whole concerning both during the wartime and in the post-war development of the national economy.

Innovative technologies in logistics as a factor of modernizing the organizational culture of logistic enterprises

Introduction. The transformative processes within the global logistics system create preconditions for recognizing the necessity not only to enhance the production processes and service provision but also to elevate the competitiveness of enterprises and alter their organizational culture. Given this, particular attention is directed towards the impact of innovative technologies, which are gaining traction in the logistics market, on the intellectualization of logistics management, and consequently on the substantive features of their organizational culture. Purpose. Identifying innovative technologies in the logistics services market, their impact on the intellectualization of spheres of activity and logistics enterprise management. Considering this as a challenges for their organizational culture, determining vectors for its modernization. Results. The main approaches to understanding innovative technologies and their role in the development of logistics markets at the present stage have been identified. The types of innovative technologies in logistics have been considered, and an original approach to their classification according to various criteria has been proposed. The substantive characteristics of individual types of innovative technologies have been revealed, the areas of their dissemination in international logistics practice have been identified, and barriers to implementation in Ukraine have been disclosed. Conclusions have been drawn regarding the objective necessity and conditions for applying positive global experience in modernizing the organizational culture of Ukrainian logistics enterprises.

Digital technologies as a tool of efficient logistics

The study is dedicated to the justification of the need for the wide implementation of digital technologies in logistics activities, taking into account globalization challenges. The purpose of the article is to highlight the basics of implementing digital technologies as a tool ofefficientlogistics in modern conditions. The methodological basis of the study is a systematic approach, which allows studying logistics as a complex set of interdependent and interacting subsystems that have integral properties and develop under the influence of internal and external influencing factors. It has been proven that the use of information technologies in logistics makes it possible to: effectively solve current problems and eliminate possible problems in the future; improve the quality of logistics services; maximally load the capacity of logistics flows; rationalize material flows; increase the safety of transportation; optimize costs for the supply of resources and products; eliminate intermediate links by ensuring the transformation of information into forms that are convenient for consumers; increase the efficiency of information exchange and increase its security; implement new services and innovative customer support tools.

Solutions of Problems Related to COVID-19 Pandemic with Application of Selected Logistic Technologies

Abstract Covid-19 has brought about the development of the use of technological applications and initiatives to control the situation. The aim was to effectively monitor and eventually treat patients and facilitate the efforts of medical staff. This paper is the result of research into the possibilities of solving the problems caused by the Covid-19 pandemic by applying selected logistics technologies. The paper provides a new perspective on technologies and discusses possibilities for future research. The goal of the study is based on relevant existing research which examines in detail how five selected technologies can help in the fight against the pandemic. It defines the potential practical application of these technologies in the context of threats to public health. The main findings of this paper concern the application of logistics technologies considering these essential factors. The research characterizes the problems associated with using the proposed technologies, such as costs, time, legislative constraints, safety, and ethics. Proposals for the practical application of logistics technologies in solving pandemic-related problems must accept not only the legal framework but also the socio-ethical dilemmas that these technologies present.

ЦИФРОВІ ЛАНЦЮГИ ПОСТАВОК: ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ, ТЕНДЕНЦІЇ ТА НАПРЯМИ РОЗВИТКУ

The purpose of the article is to study the key aspects of the formation of digital supply chains, directions for the use of digital technologies in logistics and management of global supply chains. To achieve the goal of this study, meth-ods of analysis and synthesis, comparison, generalization, structural-logical methods were used. The article considers the essence of the concept of a digital supply chain, explores the accumulated theoretical and practical experience in this area, presents an analysis of trends in logistics and supply chains, clarifies the aspects of the use of various digital technologies in the process of digital transformation of supply chains, focuses on the defining characteristics of a digital supply chain, as well as the main levers of supply chain improvement 4.0. Both the benefits and the possible risks of introducing a digital supply chain are identified. The factors influencing the complexity and the cost of the necessary digital solutions are indicated and the directions for further trans-formation of supply chains based on digital technologies are presented. Mod-ern technologies have been characterized that allow digital transformation of supply chains, which include artificial intelligence, virtual integration with plat-form-based suppliers, predictive analytics, blockchain, etc. Our research con-cluded that the most important benefits of a digital supply chain are increased flexibility, efficiency and productivity. The digital supply chain presented as a dynamic and integrated network is characterized by a continuous flow of in-formation that facilitates automation, adds value, improved on work processes and analytics, and generates insights, thereby improving customer service and organizational sustainability. It is emphasized that the main goal is not the very fact of introducing digital technologies into the relevant business process-es, but what opportunities these technologies generate in order to create a new way of doing business, provide a new digital business strategy necessary to increase competitive advantages and create a positive customer experience through innovative new products and services.

Diffusion of Industry 4.0 technologies in logistics: learning from past and future direction

Diffusion of Industry 4.0 technologies in logistics: learning from past and future direction