2019 · 39 citations · 11 references
ManagementOperations ManagementSupply Chain ManagementGlobal Supply Chain ManagementLogistics ManagementSupply Chain StrategyLogistics NetworksProduction LogisticsLogisticsLogistics OperationsSystematic Literature Review
Logistics 4.0 is considered crucial for modern business, expected to transform many aspects, yet no clear definition exists. This study seeks to establish a definition for Logistics 4.0 because of its significant impact on businesses. The authors define Logistics 4.0 by reviewing the historical link between industrial revolutions and logistics, and by identifying emerging logistics trends. Their systematic literature review yields a novel concept and definition of Logistics 4.0 within the Industry 4.0 framework.
Logistics 4.0 is very important to the current business world. It is expected to revolutionize a lot of business aspects. However, there is no clear definition for Logistics 4.0 till now. Due to its important impact on businesses nowadays, this work aims at reaching a definition for Logistics 4.0. The process of defining Logistics 4.0 is performed through reviewing the historical background between industry and logistics, in addition to identifying different trends of logistics. Through a systematic literature review, historical background on the relationship between previous industrial revolutions and their associated Logistics changes, this work proposes a novel concept, and hence, a definition to the current logistics and supply chain world, in light of Industry 4.0.
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What does Industry 4.0 mean to Supply Chain?
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