Logistics Technology Research Articles

ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ НОВІТНІХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ У ЛОГІСТИЧНІЙ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ

The article shows the relevance of the latest technologies and considers innovative logistics as the most relevant component of logistics activities of enterprises, which allows to ensure its sustainable development and consolidate its competitive position in the market. Indicated the focus of innovation logistics on improving the level of management through the use of various innovations aimed at improving the quality of customer service, increasing the efficiency of flow processes in logistics chains and reducing total costs. Was substantiated that the introduction of modern innovative technologies in logistics leads to changes in business models and strategic planning, improves interaction between all participants in the logistics process, increases productivity and increases the competitiveness of logistics companies in the market. The most advanced modern technologies in logistics are determined. Described the essence of technologies is revealed, the advantages and features of their implementation in real time. Was noted that the introduction of new technologies in the field of logistics is associated with the desire of logistics companies to keep pace with the development of the industry, which is largely required by customers, whose main requirements are faster delivery of goods and services at minimal cost. The nature of the impact of these technologies on logistics and supply chains is shown. The most advanced innovative technologies in the field of logistics have been identified, which will allow all participants in the logistics chain to create a transparent and efficient system of transaction recording, asset tracking and management of all related documents. Was noted that the uniting of organizational processes in supply chains requires the use of blockchain technology, the main principle of which is the security and transparency of information. The introduction of blockchain logistics technology, even in the basic version, will allow tracking the product from its place of production to the final consumer, protecting the buyer of products from counterfeits, which will allow the buyer to be confident in deciding to purchase goods. Proved the impact of innovation on the costs in the supply chain, as well as the emergence of unpredictable consequences and various risks. Determined effects obtained by the subjects of the logistics chain from the introduction of new technologies. Was noted that the reserves for improving the efficiency of logistics processes are mainly in the latest technologies and various innovations that use these technologies. Was proved that the application of progressive innovations will be able to increase the efficiency of flow processes, reduce the total cost of their implementation, strengthen the competitive position of the enterprise and improve the quality of customer service.

Application of EPC internet of things and radio frequency identification technology in logistics

This paper focuses on the practical application of EPC and RFID technology in the logistics. Internet is the foundation of IoT, it using wireless communications, RFID, computer network technology e...

Use of modern logistics technologies in terms of saving resources

The necessity of research of modern logistic technologies is proved. The definition of “logistics technology” is given. The connection of technological and logistical operations with the Pareto principle is shown. The logistic technology “just in time” is considered, which once appeared in connection with the changing situation in the Japanese market, its basic principles are investigated. It is shown how this technology “just in time” became the foundation for the development and practical implementation of new technology “lean production”. The historical periods of introduction of “lean production” in various branches and evolution of the technology are considered. Also, the technology of Lean transformation system is offered which is based on 5 questions to the company, which seeks to increase its efficiency and ensures understanding how to implement effectively the principles, purpose and concepts of Lean manufacturing to make continual improvements to the operations of an organization. Methods, methodology and tools of Lean were reviewed on practical examples.

Logistics and Warehousing Intelligent Management and Optimization Based on Radio Frequency Identification Technology

In today’s competitive global business environment, companies and organizations are emphasizing return on assets. By analyzing the status quo of Internet of things and warehouse management, this paper puts forward the application of radio frequency identification technology in logistics warehouse management. Based on the intelligent management of logistics and warehousing, the overall structure of intelligent management of logistics and warehousing based on radio frequency identification technology is established, and the functions of each functional module of the system are introduced in detail. Warehouse management system uses B/S architecture mode design; warehouse management system determines the location of goods in the warehouse management program, through radio frequency identification technology reader collection of goods in and out of the warehouse data and data processing results reported to the warehouse management system. Through the optimization of warehouse management process, the intelligent management of logistics and warehousing is realized efficiently. By testing the response time of the system and comparing the test efficiency before and after optimization, the reliability and efficiency of the warehousing intelligent management system are verified, which provides a basis for the study of logistics warehousing intelligent management.

СТАН ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ ІНВЕСТУВАННЯ РОЗВИТКУ АВТОТРАНСПОРТНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ: ЛОГІСТИЧНИЙ АСПЕКТ

The current state of the transport system and logistics in general is undergoing significant transformations. Innovative methods of transport management and logistics systems are becoming increasingly popular in world practice. All this, of course, requires significant investment. However, the efficiency of such investments, as shown by international experience, is quite high and has a positive effect on the growth of the economy of countries that actively implement such technologies. This article is devoted to the study of the state and prospects of investing in motor transport technologies from a logistical point of view. The main world trends in the development of logistics and directions of development of motor transport technologies in logistics are analyzed in the work. In the course of the research conducted in the article it was revealed that the key direction of development of logistics systems is robotization and introduction of artificial intelligence in logistics processes. This, in turn, contributes to increased investment in logistics startups and venture funds. Particular attention is paid to projects aimed at: strengthening control over the transportation of goods in real time; reduction of emissions of harmful substances and gases into the environment; reduction of time and transportation costs; optimization of logistics processes and operations; increasing the level of safety in transport, especially by car. The study revealed that the logistics sector in Ukraine is quite developed. Today, the market employs well-known foreign carriers and Ukrainian companies, which are gradually strengthening their presence in the logistics market. The article analyzes the main trends and outlines the prospects for investing in motor transport technologies. It is determined that in the near future, under the influence of global trends, global trends will be felt in terms of informatization and robotization of most logistics processes and operations, redistribution of investment resources, namely the growth of investments in logistics, information technology to optimize it.

Application of EPC internet of things and radio frequency identification technology in logistics

Application of EPC internet of things and radio frequency identification technology in logistics

Blockchain in agricultural supply chain management

The problem of minimizing the number of intermediaries in the supply chain is long overdue in the logistics industry. How to carry out logistics operations without the participation of a large number of intermediaries, whose main task is to guarantee the transaction and document flow? Is this possible with Blockchain technology? While this technology is still evolving, there are still many challenges that remain to be addressed. One of the main challenges in implementing this technology in logistics is to reach agreement on its use among all stakeholders. When interaction between different stakeholders in the supply chain with different interests is achieved, then the full potential of this technology to improve the efficiency of logistics processes will be revealed. This will facilitate the emergence of new business models and processes in global trade logistics and increase transparency in the supply chain. Smart contracts with embedded business rules promise not only to reduce transaction costs but to create more agile value chains that enable closer cooperation.

Discussion of Operational Transport Analysis Methods and the Practical Application of Queuing Theory to Stationary Traffic

The first step in the operational research into solving real decision-making problems is to recognize and define an emerging problem. In companies, investment decision-making is one of the most important tasks and is usually assigned to executives at various management levels. Such decisions include those on the acceptance or rejection of certain projects and, where the public sector is concerned, the application of the Public Procurement Act. The details of this Act were specified in a previous paper. This paper focuses on the use of operational research methods in logistics technologies, in particular to stationary traffic design. The presented problem is solved through the application of Queuing Theory. This method is used to determine the occupancy of a car park at a pre-selected location.

ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ВПРОВАДЖЕННЯ ЦИФРОВИХ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНИХ СИСТЕМ ТРАНСПОРТНОЇ ЛОГІСТИКИ

The article discusses the features of digitalization in transport logistics. The main driver of modern economic development is the transport industry. Changing business models in the context of digitalization requires the formation of information networks to strengthen transport communications and to reduce transaction costs in the industry. The information network of transport logistics includes dynamic processes in the promotion of facilities and the creation of stationary communications. Corporate communications unite: vehicles and objects of movement. Digital information technologies enhance software in advanced transportation systems. Modern digital information systems provide the ability to analyze, adjust data in existing registers for various types of goods, vehicles, enterprises of dispatch and delivery of goods. This significantly increases the security of storage of such data and the protection of such information. Digital technologies are actively used in transport logistics when making certain payments for services rendered. Moreover, the payment database and the distribution of information is provided by transactional communications, which are associated with certain contracts. At delivery of cargo, as a rule, all conditions provided by contracts are fulfilled. All payment transactions are carried out on digital platforms and show high efficiency. However, the expansion of the use of digital technologies in transport logistics includes much higher potential, which provides significant efficiency of the entire transport and logistics system. Digital technologies are formed in accordance with certain requirements for such systems. A large number of transactions by mode of transport and transportation of goods, the peculiarities of transportation of goods, as well as the necessary types of packaging, storage, and include a certain array of data. Also represent data sets which allow to integrate quickly the necessary information on certain streams.A very important component is the creation of digital industry information systems, where all transactions are made in digital format and show high results. In the case of sea transport, the transport documentation is completely transferred to the electronic platform and significantly reduces the cost per unit of cargo transported. Currently, software is being developed in the maritime industry, which is associated with express mail, which completely eliminates delayed payments and loss of information at any stage of the supply network.

Blockchain as an innovative digitalization achievement in logistics of eco-tourism

The main trend of development of modern society is named – it is digitalization that is causing global changes in industries, companies, processes, business models. Recently, an increasing penetration of the latest information technologies into all spheres of modern society, including tourism, which is currently one of the fastest growing areas in Russia, can be observed. The study of logistic in tourism is one of the promising areas of the modern economy, and, at the same time, blockchain is the main trend of digitalization. Despite the novelty of the trend of digitalization of tourism logistics, there is a growing awareness of its importance for economic and social development in Russian and in international practice. The definition of concept and content of the blockchain technology are considered. The main goal of getting familiar with the blockchain technology and highlighting its importance is achieved. The expediency of use is justified and examples of practical application of blockchain technologies in tourism logistics are considered. The assumption is made that the interest of using blockchain technology will increase in the nearest future.

Institutional approach to classification of sustainable digital technologies in service logistics

Industrial revolution is the trigger of the growing demand from households for consumer services, and from the other institutional units for services improving the quality of production processes. The quality of services is the factor of the competitiveness of objects at different levels of the country’s economy. In turn, logistics mediates all the processes of building a service as an intangible product. The nowadays trend of digitalization of all economic spheres is particularly relevant for logistics of the service sector. The article shows the direct and cyclical inverse role of the service sector in the modern economy in terms of its impact on the competitiveness of objects of different levels. The classification of services relevant to the research goals is given. Features of factors of competitiveness of non-material production are revealed. The role of logistics forming the competitiveness of enterprises in the non-material sphere is shown. Criteria for the classification of digital technologies of industry 4.0 in logistics of the service sector are proposed. Digital technologies involved in the sector of consumer and non-consumer services of material impact on property are presented and justified.

Application of Blockchain Technology in the Field of International Logistics

Blockchain technology is now a new type of science and technology with high application value in many fields. Exploring its application in the field of international logistics will help solve the problems in international logistics, further accelerate the intelligent process of logistics, reduce costs, and improve the efficiency of international logistics. This paper analyzes the characteristics of blockchain and the problems in international logistics, and finds that there is a close coupling between blockchain technology and international logistics, and then proposes the application models and practical cases.of blockchain technology in international supply chain logistics, international trade logistics and customs clearance.

Model for Optimizing Investments in the Vehicle in the LTL Sector

The development of new logistics technologies for the transportation of packaged goods is associated with the appearance of large transport and logistics companies on the market. Such companies operate in different geographical markets and use different rolling stock. The article considers the problem of investments in vehicles with a given structure of served cargo flows. Investment projects in network logistics companies are characterized by many options for promising technology for using various vehicles. The main goal when choosing a solution is to optimize investments in the face of restrictions on material and financial resources, productivity, commercial and technological suitability of rolling stock. An optimization model of choosing the structure of investments in the transport park under various conditions and freight flows is presented. The model is a graph, along the arcs of which is a bankroll. Each unit of cash flow corresponds to two parameters - the freight carried and the income received. An original interpretation of the indicated parameters is given in order to formalize the technological parameters of transport in the functionality and limitations. The model can set transportation plans for regions and modes of transport, as well as restrictions on cash flows, technical and commercial suitability of rolling stock. The criterion is the maximum income when fulfilling the restrictions. The model is implemented for three regional divisions of a logistics company and three types of relatively interchangeable types of transport units - covered wagons, containers and cars. The results are presented.

Шляхи забезпечення конкурентоспроможності логістичних підприємств України на базі інноваційного розвитку

This paper highlights the most important factors influencing the level of efficiency and effectiveness of logistics processes. It is proved that it is the logistics innovative technologies that are the component of enterprise development that ensure the achievement of the best results, which significantly affects competitiveness. In the conditions of unstable, fast-moving external environment and intensification of competition among logistics enterprises, their development depends on constant search and introduction of new ideas as innovations are a basis of development of the enterprises. The paper finds that one of the most important tasks of innovative logistics management is the elimination of operations time. One of the main problems of logistics companies is the speed of work the warehouse and the duration of delivery by logistics companies not only in Ukraine but also around the world. Unfortunately, Ukrainian companies are far behind the leading logistics companies in Europe and America in implementing innovative technologies in the logistics process, losing competitive advantage. The study of the experience of innovative development of the world's leading companies should be a significant impetus for the development of domestic logistics companies, which in the context of globalization will help increase their competitiveness. Therefore, the paper considers examples of the implementation of innovative technologies in the logistics process, such as: the introduction of a robotic system of loaders «Kiva», which fully automate the process of storage, assembly and packaging; equipping warehouses with packaging works for «CartonWrap» goods; introduction of mobile air drones; «VolvoVera stand-alone» electric trucks; introduction of artificial intelligence and augmented intelligence and more. As a result, it is noted that the implementation of innovative activities increases the degree of adaptation of enterprises to the external environment, expands its opportunities to increase its competitiveness. The use of innovative logistics technologies in the management system enables the company to increase the efficiency of its activities and provide its competitive advantages in a complex and changing market environment. Among the innovative technologies used by international logistics giants, a number of achievements deserve attention, the introduction of which will contribute to more efficient and effective operation of logistics enterprises in Ukraine, increasing their competitiveness.

Utilisation of order processing technology for logistics process improvement in the Nigerian construction industry

The logistic technologies for effective and efficient ‘order processing operations’ in the areas of tracking, shipping, replenishment, dispatching and holding of inventory are deficient in the Nigerian construction industry, when compared to manufacturing and retailing sectors. This is confirmed to have a significant effect on the performance of the construction sector. This article assessed how order processing technology utilised by manufacturing and retail industries could improve the order processing logistics operations of the construction industry. Lagos State and the F.C.T. Abuja, Nigeria, were the selected geographical study areas, from which five manufacturing companies, five retailing companies and five construction projects were purposively selected. Mixed methods research strategy was used. The research instruments included an observation guide (quantitative) and semi-structured interviews (qualitative). The collected quantitative data was analysed, using descriptive analytical tools: frequencies and percentiles. The qualitative data was analysed, using the thematic method. The result revealed that 80% and 100% of the manufacturing and retailing industries, respectively, observed, adopted barcoding technology for order processing purposes. Only 40% of the observed construction project adopted barcoding technology for order processing in the following: 2.4% for receiving process; 0.9% for put-away process; 0.9% for shipping process (stock control); 1.2% for dispatching process; 0.6% for replenishment process, and 1.2% for tracking inventory (stock tracking). In addition, 100% and 80% of the manufacturing and retailing industries, respectively, observed, adopted Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for order processing purposes. Only 40% of the observed construction projects adopted RFID technology for order processing. It was also revealed that utilisation of the order processing technology could have the following benefits: managerial control in the construction industry; shorter processing time; easy way of tracking materials on site, and increased speed of work in the construction industries. The research concludes that effective utilisation of order processing technology in the logistics system could lead to full efficiency gains in the order processing aspect of the construction industry. It is recommended that the Federal Government of Nigeria should mandate all major construction project stakeholders to attend workshops on the use of recent technologies in the management of construction operations.

Constructional Cyber Physical System: An Integrated Model

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning have achieved great success in the fields of computer vision and natural language processing, and then extended to various fields, such as biology, chemistry, and civil engineering, including big data in the field of logistics. Therefore, many logistics companies move towards the integration of intelligent transportation systems. Only virtual and physical development can support the sustainable development of the logistics industry. This study aims to: 1.) collect timely information from the block chain, 2.) use deep learning to build a customer database so that sales staff in physical stores can grasp customer preferences, and 3.) integrate Generative Adversarial Network analysis and logistics truck delivery route analysis. This study will introduce new logistics technology development and innovative smart service structure, covering front-end Internet of Things sensing, mobile application apps, and back-end massive data analysis platform to promote the self/intelligence of logistics. Artificial intelligence for customer preference analysis is used, and images are automatically distributed through the system to reduce labor costs and increase sales. The proposed method is feasible, and it also achieves the push system of information transmission in transportation. Thus, logistics transportation cost transmission is reduced, thereby intelligently pushing self-promotion in marketing activities.

Toolkit for the Transportation and Logistics Infrastructure

The article describes logistics technology perspectives, including reduced transport costs, improved quality of services provided to senders and recipients of goods, and accelerated capital turnover. The cost calculation method has been developed for "E", "F", "D" and "C" delivery terms. The export cargo delivery cost to time ratios have been developed based on the Incoterms rules. The article suggests creating a mixed transport and logistics union and presents a macro-level scheme of the innovative infrastructure for this mixed transport and logistics union. The implementation of the strategy of minimizing the total logistics costs is complicated by the weak formalizability of the parameters of the quality of logistics services and the subjective assessment of the quality of service by consumers. The desire to take into account most of the key factors in the logistics strategy obviously leads to the need to apply the methodology of multi-criteria optimization. There are a number of methodologies and models that offer multimodal transport timing, for example, "network models", "additive and multiplicative models", but they all consider time at the level of the domestic market and, most often at the level of one organization, all this is micrologistics. The authors are interested in an innovative method for calculating the time that can be applied for export shipments in combination with the terms of Incoterms specified in contracts.

Measurement on the Efficiency of Regional Logistics Industry under the Constraint of Low Carbon

The traditional efficiency measurement of the logistics industry does not consider the problem of dioxide emissions. This paper proposes the total factor productivity (CLP) of the logistics industry under the constraint of carbon intensity. Based on the construction of the panel data of the logistics industry in 30 provinces and regions in China from 2005 to 2012, the environmental DEA technology and the directional distance function method are applied to conduct an empirical analysis of the growth sources and regional differences of the total factor productivity of China's logistics industry under the constraints of carbon intensity. . The results show that the logistics industry's total factor productivity under the carbon intensity constraint has an average annual growth rate of 1.9%, which is higher than that without considering the carbon constraint; the logistics industry productivity index under the carbon intensity constraint is consistent with the carbon intensity target, and the logistics industry's total factor productivity has improved , The carbon intensity decreases; the improvement of logistics productivity mainly depends on the progress and innovation of logistics technology; under the constraint of carbon intensity, there is convergence in the logistics productivity of the eastern region, the difference in the central region is expanding, and the western region is shrinking.

Estimating Economic Losses from Cyber-Attacks on Shipping Ports: An Optimization-Based Approach

The Maritime Transportation System (MTS) accounts for more than 80% of global merchandise trade in volume and roughly a sixth of the Total Gross Output of the United States. Given that national and global economies depend upon efficient supply chains, port stakeholders must develop security plans to respond to all hazards, natural and manmade. Given recent cyber attacks affecting shipping ports, along with the multi-billion dollar cyber insurance gap, ports need to understand the tradeoffs between increased competitiveness and increased risk through investment in automation and advanced logistics technologies. This article addresses the need to understand the economic impact of cyber attacks that affect shipping port operations and thereby enable risk assessments that holistically evaluate interactions among port Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems. We extend Boland et al's Dynamic Discretization Discovery (DDD) algorithm to include capacity constraints and delay arcs to accommodate commodities arriving late due to disruption. Using a Nearly-Orthogonal Latin Hypercube (NOLH) experimental design, we construct disruption profiles based on actual cyber attacks that specify the range of operational effects of IT/OT dependencies on stakeholder transportation assets. Economic loss functions for seven commodity categories based on the willingness to pay literature are used to compute delay costs so that stakeholders can estimate the range of economic and operational impacts within a disruption profile. Results based on data provided by Port Everglades, FL, illustrate impacts at $80,000 and $1.2M on average for cyberattacks on landlord port and terminal operator assets during the first week in October, 2017. The runtime performance of our DDD algorithm improves on the state of the art by an order of magnitude and on larger problem sizes based on real-world port networks.

Piggyback transportation as a factor in ensuring sustainable development of transport links between regions

The article discusses piggyback transportation and their role in modern logistics technologies, which make it possible to implement certain elements of the concept of sustainable development of both regional and international economies. The main aspects of the organization of piggyback transportation, their advantages and disadvantages have been studied, the problems of use in the conditions of the Russian Federation have been identified. The lack of experience in their implementation, the insufficient level of interaction between various sectors of the economy were noted as one of the main problems of using piggyback transportation in the formation of logistics chains, as well as the complexity and ambiguity of assessing the effectiveness of their implementation. The paper proposes an approach to assessing the effectiveness of piggyback transportation, based on the use of expert assessment methods, in particular, the Delphi method and the Saati hierarchy analysis method. The features of the implementation of piggyback transportation in the West Siberian region of the Russian Federation are noted.