Download or read book The Impact of Innovative Telecommunication Technologies on the Logistics Sector written by Niklas Jeschke and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Project Report from the year 2007 in the subject Business economics - General, grade: 1,9, European Business School - International University Schloß Reichartshausen Oestrich-Winkel, language: English, abstract: 1 Introduction 1.1 Nature of the Problem and Objective The role of international trade has been redefined by the emergence and high pace of globalization. The effects are among other things that routes of transportation become longer, product life cycles shorten, and the requisite for the availability of goods and services increases (Christopher, 2005, pp. 207). Keeping this in mind, the logistics industry is one of the fastest growing industries world-wide and benefitted in particular of this shift towards a globalized world. Even though logistics as such has prevailed over a long time, it has been only recently that the industry has received an enormous boost due to the global adherence and new technical developments. It was mainly because of the standardized container that this accretion, and globalization itself, could happen. But also the 'New Economy' accelerated this growth to a significant extent by introducing computers and telecommunication media, and thereby established a dynamic, high competitive and world-spanning market. At the same time, companies demand more and more premium solutions from logistic service providers1 in order to cope with the competitive environment. The importance of the innovative and crucial factor of telecommunication technology (TT) in this specific sector can therefore not be denied. More importantly, it is of significant matter to have an understanding, as well as knowing how to implement and take advantage of these technologies, in order to gain or maintain a competitive edge over rivaling companies. (Christopher, 2005, p. 9). The objective of this paper is therefore to describe the impact which modern and innovative TTs can have on the logistics sector. In order to pursue this goal, it is important to focus on thr

Download or read book Logistics 4 0 and Future of Supply Chains written by İsmail İyigün and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-14 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a detailed theoretical background of Logistics 4.0 using real-world examples and case studies and proposes a methodological framework to understand the technological revolutions happening in the present day from the perspective of logistics management. With the fourth industrial revolution, new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, 3D printers and the Internet of Things started to take greater prominence in the world of business. One of the sectors most affected by changes brought on by this Industry 4.0 is logistics, which has given rise to the concept of Logistics 4.0. Covering a wide range of topics on Logistics 4.0, such as warehousing, big data, 3D printing, robotics and cloud computing, this book would be a valuable read for those involved in logistics management, academics and students in the areas of supply chain management, logistics, industry 4, and big data. .

Download or read book The Digital Transformation of Logistics written by Mac Sullivan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The digital transformation is in full swing and fundamentally changes how we live, work, and communicate with each other. From retail to finance, many industries see an inflow of new technologies, disruption through innovative platform business models, and employees struggling to cope with the significant shifts occurring. This Fourth Industrial Revolution is predicted to also transform Logistics and Supply Chain Management, with delivery systems becoming automated, smart networks created everywhere, and data being collected and analyzed universally. The Digital Transformation of Logistics: Demystifying Impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution provides a holistic overview of this vital subject clouded by buzz, hype, and misinformation. The book is divided into three themed-sections: Technologies such as self-driving cars or virtual reality are not only electrifying science fiction lovers anymore, but are also increasingly presented as cure-all remedies to supply chain challenges. In The Digital Transformation of Logistics: Demystifying Impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the authors peel back the layers of excitement that have grown around new technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), 3D printing, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Blockchain or Cloud computing, and show use cases that give a glimpse about the fascinating future we can expect. Platforms that allow businesses to centrally acquire and manage their logistics services disrupt an industry that has been relationship-based for centuries. The authors discuss smart contracts, which are one of the most exciting applications of Blockchain, Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings for freight procurement, where numerous data sources can be integrated and decision-making processes automated, and marine terminal operating systems as an integral node for shipments. In The Digital Transformation of Logistics: Demystifying Impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, insights are shared into the cold chain industry where companies respond to increasing quality demands, and how European governments are innovatively responding to challenges of cross-border eCommerce. People are a vital element of the digital transformation and must be on board to drive change. The Digital Transformation of Logistics: Demystifying Impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution explains how executives can create sustainable impact and how competencies can be managed in the digital age - especially for sales executives who require urgent upskilling to remain relevant. Best practices are shared for organizational culture change, drawing on studies among senior leaders from the US, Singapore, Thailand, and Australia, and for managing strategic alliances with logistics service providers to offset risks and create cross-functional, cross-company transparency. The Digital Transformation of Logistics: Demystifying Impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution provides realistic insights, a ready-to-use knowledge base, and a working vocabulary about current activities and emerging trends of the Logistics industry. Intended readers are supply chain professionals working for manufacturing, trading, and freight forwarding companies as well as students and all interested parties.

Download or read book Innovations in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Technologies for Dynamic Economies written by Luo, ZongWei and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2012-03-31 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book disseminates supply chain management and applied logistic theories, technology development, innovation, and transformation in various economy sectors upon current, advancing technological opportunities and market imperatives"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Efficiency and Innovation in Logistics written by Uwe Clausen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-08-16 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The importance of logistics in all its variations is still increasing. New technologies emerge, new planning methods and algorithms are developed, only to face a market with a growing complexity and the need of weighting monetary costs against ecological impact. Mastering these challenges requires a scientific viewpoint on logistics, but always with applications in mind. This volume presents up-to-date logistics research in all its diversity and interconnectedness. It grew out of the “International Logistics Science Conference” (ILSC) held in Dortmund in September 2013, bringing together leading scientists and young academics from nine different countries. The conference was jointly organized by the “Efficiency Cluster Logistics” and the “Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics”. The Program Committee used a double blind review process to choose the 12 strongest contributions, which were then grouped in four areas: - Sustainability logistics, including electric mobility, smart information, communication technologies and corporate social responsibility management - Intralogistics, including the detection of autonomous vehicles, 3D computer vision and sensor functions for forklift trucks - Transport logistics, including distribution centre organization, delivery performance in railway systems and logistics reference modelling - Logistics facilities, including environmental impact of container ports, parcel sorting systems and model based systems engineering.

Download or read book Impact of the Technology Revolution on the Logistics Sector written by Hesham Aly and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Innovative Logistics Services and Sustainable Lifestyles written by Ani Melkonyan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume aims to describe the transformation of supply chain management (SCM) and logistics services by merging sustainable logistics, SCM, sustainable consumption and lifestyle research. This assessment of the transformation potential serves the development of sustainable business models and optimized decision-making systems for achieving sustainable economic value creation within a green economy. In 5 sections, the volume takes a unique transdisciplinary approach to assess sustainable business practices within SCM and the logistics sector, and to understand the interactions between logistics services and consumer lifestyles while creating transparency within the decision making process. This book will be of particular interest to academics, policymakers, planners, and politicians. Section 1 introduces readers to the importance of blended research and innovation between sustainable SCM and consumer lifestyles for transformation towards a green economy. Section 2 addresses the question of how trends and developments in consumption behavior and lifestyles influence the development of sustainable logistics. Section 3 discusses the transformation potential towards sustainable logistics using the food sector as an example. Section 4 focuses on strategic decision making in SCM, and how long-term improvements of sustainability performance can be achieved. Section 5 concludes with policy recommendations as well as research and innovation perspectives for future sustainable development with SCM and logistics.

Download or read book The Impact of AI Innovation on Financial Sectors in the Era of Industry 5 0 written by Irfan, Mohammad and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the dynamic and ever-changing financial landscape, the seamless integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) has presented unprecedented challenges for the banking and finance industry. As we embrace the era of Industry 5.0, financial institutions find themselves confronted with intricate decisions pertaining to investments, macroeconomic analysis, and credit evaluation, necessitating innovative technologies to navigate this complexity. Additionally, the mounting volume of financial transactions calls for efficient data processing and analysis. Considering these pressing concerns, scholars, academicians, and industry practitioners are eagerly seeking comprehensive insights into the transformative potential of AI and ML, specifically in bolstering resilience, fostering sustainable development, and adopting human-centric approaches within the financial sector. Offering a compelling solution to these critical challenges, The Impact of AI Innovation on Financial Sectors in the Era of Industry 5.0, edited by esteemed scholars Mohammad Irfan, Mohammed Elmogy, M. Shabri Abd. Majid, and Shaker El-Sappagh, embark on an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted functions and applications of AI and ML algorithms in the realm of finance. With a keen focus on Industry 5.0 principles such as resilience, human centricity, and sustainable development, this comprehensive compendium presents a collection of groundbreaking research papers that unveil the remarkable potential of AI/ML technologies in revolutionizing the financial services industry. By catering to a diverse audience comprising researchers, academicians, industrialists, investors, and regulatory bodies, this book actively invites contributions from industry practitioners and scholars, facilitating ongoing discussions on the efficacy of ML algorithms in efficiently processing vast financial data. As the financial landscape charts an ambitious course into Industry 5.0, the book emerges as an indispensable resource, empowering the industry with transformative advancements that will indelibly shape the future of finance.

Download or read book Innovative Solutions for Implementing Global Supply Chains in Emerging Markets written by Dwivedi, Ashish and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-01-28 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advancements in the field of information technology have transformed the way businesses interact with each other and their customers. Businesses now require customized products and services to reflect their constantly changing environment, yet this results in cutting-edge products with relatively short lifecycles. Innovative Solutions for Implementing Global Supply Chains in Emerging Markets addresses the roles of knowledge management and information technology within emerging markets. This forward-thinking title explores the current trends in supply chain management, knowledge acquisition and transfer mechanisms among supply chain partners, and knowledge management paradigms. This book is an invaluable resource for researchers, business professionals and students, business analysts, and marketing professionals.

Download or read book Cases on International Business Logistics in the Middle East written by Abdelbary, Islam and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-02-24 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The importance of supply chain and logistics knowledge has been growing significantly with the beginning of the new millennium, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, as logistics and international transport perform one of the most essential services of the modern globalized and interconnected world. This influence of the new dynamic world brings both challenges and motivation for researchers and practitioners with interests in this field. Further study on the opportunities and difficulties of business logistics is essential to protect the future of international business. Cases on International Business Logistics in the Middle East provides innovative information on logistics and supply chain management and delivers insights into contemporary findings of logistics and supply chain based on real case studies. Covering critical topics such as manufacturing, warehousing, air transport, and big data, this reference work is ideal for managers, executives, business owners, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Industrial Applications for Improved Supply Chain Performance written by García-Alcaraz, Jorge Luis and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-10-18 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the industrial world, companies are always seeking competitive advantages to sustain themselves in the globalized market. A supply chain is one of these improvements that managers implement in order to stay ahead of the competition. However, certain methods of supply chains add risks such as the addition of costs, possible accidents, and economic losses. Because of this, companies are looking for techniques in which to progress their supply chain execution. The Handbook of Research on Industrial Applications for Improved Supply Chain Performance is a pivotal reference source that identifies techniques, tools, and methodologies that can improve supply chain performance and enable businesses to generate a competitive advantage in the globalized market. While highlighting topics such as material flow, route optimization, and green distribution, this publication is ideally designed for managers, executives, logistics engineers, production managers, warehouse operations managers, board directors, consultants, analysts, inventory control managers, researchers, academicians, industrial and managerial professionals, practitioners, and students looking to improve costs and quality of supply chains.

Download or read book Technological Innovations written by Cheryl Druehl and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Supply chains have benefitted tremendously from digital and transportation technologies over the years. Advanced IT systems have enhanced inventory and demand visibility, allowed for easy information exchange with customers, and facilitated communications with global partners. Transportation technologies have improved the speed and efficiency necessary to transport goods around the globe. However, dramatic changes in both of these areas are on the horizon. The emergence of new technologies such as 3D printing, virtual reality, driverless transportation, drones, near field communications, and the Internet of Things will force the next big wave of changes in global supply chains. While many of these technologies have been adopted by individual firms, many questions remain concerning how these technologies will drive new supply chain policies, business models, and regulations in the future. To illustrate, while technologies such as driverless transportation and the Internet of Things facilitate supply chain efficiency and transparency, they also increase the risk of compromising data security for all parties involved. In this article, we offer a brief overview of each of these new technologies, and summarize the impact on the supply chain. We intend for this chapter to spur interest and research into not only these technologies and their impact on the supply chain, but also into envisioning the supply chains of the future.

Download or read book Applications of New Technology in Operations and Supply Chain Management written by Taghipour, Atour and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-08-26 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Data Corporation (IDC) has unveiled a series of transformative predictions to reshape operations and supply chain management, leading companies to re-assess their processes. Applications of New Technology in Operations and Supply Chain Management offers an in-depth exploration of how emerging technologies are positioned to revolutionize the way businesses execute and coordinate their operations. The book delves into the adoption of digital technologies, the shift to cloud technology, and the emergence of real-time operational insights that can be accessed from anywhere. For instance, 2026 ushers in integrating digital tools for measuring carbon footprints and the increased use of robots in unconventional domains, such as remote inspection and maintenance. By 2027, augmented reality technology will take center stage, reducing operator and field worker errors. Furthermore, remote operations embrace satellite-based artificial intelligence or machine learning technologies, revolutionizing data collection and analysis at the edge.

Download or read book Logistics 4 0 written by Turan Paksoy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-12-17 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Industrial revolutions have impacted both, manufacturing and service. From the steam engine to digital automated production, the industrial revolutions have conduced significant changes in operations and supply chain management (SCM) processes. Swift changes in manufacturing and service systems have led to phenomenal improvements in productivity. The fast-paced environment brings new challenges and opportunities for the companies that are associated with the adaptation to the new concepts such as Internet of Things (IoT) and Cyber Physical Systems, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, cyber security, data analytics, block chain and cloud technology. These emerging technologies facilitated and expedited the birth of Logistics 4.0. Industrial Revolution 4.0 initiatives in SCM has attracted stakeholders’ attentions due to it is ability to empower using a set of technologies together that helps to execute more efficient production and distribution systems. This initiative has been called Logistics 4.0 of the fourth Industrial Revolution in SCM due to its high potential. Connecting entities, machines, physical items and enterprise resources to each other by using sensors, devices and the internet along the supply chains are the main attributes of Logistics 4.0. IoT enables customers to make more suitable and valuable decisions due to the data-driven structure of the Industry 4.0 paradigm. Besides that, the system’s ability of gathering and analyzing information about the environment at any given time and adapting itself to the rapid changes add significant value to the SCM processes. In this peer-reviewed book, experts from all over the world, in the field present a conceptual framework for Logistics 4.0 and provide examples for usage of Industry 4.0 tools in SCM. This book is a work that will be beneficial for both practitioners and students and academicians, as it covers the theoretical framework, on the one hand, and includes examples of practice and real world.

Download or read book Technological Solutions for Modern Logistics and Supply Chain Management written by Luo, ZongWei and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technological Solutions for Modern Logistics and Supply Chain Management highlights theories and technological growth in applied research as well as advances in logistics, supply chains, and industry experiences. Aiming to enhance the expansions made towards an efficient and sustainable economy, this book is essential for providing researchers, practitioners and academicians with insight into a wide range of topics.

Download or read book Unmanned Aerial Vehicles UAV and Drones written by Zoran Gacovski and published by Arcler Press. This book was released on 2020-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers different topics from UAV-s and drones - such as design and development of UAV-s, trajectory control techniques, small drones and quadrotors, and application scenarios of UAV-s and drones. Section 1 focuses on design and development of UAV-s, describing design and development of a fly-by-wireless UAV platform; review of control algorithms for autonomous quadrotors; central command architecture for high-order autonomous unmanned aerial systems, and quadcopter design for payload delivery. Section 2 focuses on trajectory control techniques, describing development of rescue material transport UAV; railway transport infrastructure monitoring by UAVs and satellites; assessment of UAV based vegetation indices for nitrogen concentration estimation in spring wheat; research and teaching applications of remote sensing integrated with GIS: examples from the field, and development of drone cargo bay with real-time temperature control. Section 3 focuses on small drones and quadrotors, describing neural network control and wireless sensor network-based localization of quadrotor UAV formations; navigation of small-class unmanned aerial vehicles; modelling oil-spill detection with swarm drones, a survey of modelling and identification of quadrotor robot, and visual flight control of a quadrotor using bioinspired motion detector. Section 4 focuses on application scenarios of UAV-s and drones, describing rescue material transport UAV; railway transport infrastructure monitoring by UAVs; UAV based vegetation indices for nitrogen concentration estimation, research and teaching applications of remote sensing integrated with GIS, drone cargo bay with real-time temperature control.

Download or read book The Economics of Innovation in the Telecommunications Industry written by John McNamara and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1991-11-30 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The breakup of AT&T in 1984 and the events that have occurred since provide an historical opportunity to evaluate innovative behavior in an industry before and after restructuring. The effects of government regulation and market structure on the rate of industrial innovation are not well understood, and existing studies of innovative behavior across industries yield vague and conflicting conclusions. This book provides a detailed study of the effects of market structure and government regulation on innovation in a single industry over a long period of time. The benefits of a stable industry with prices regulated in the interests of consumers are compared with the benefits of a dynamic industry constantly introducing new products. The history of telecommunications in the United States is summarized, paying particular attention to the effects of market structure and government policy on innovation. Existing economic studies of the telecommunications industry are reviewed, and the arguments for and against the regulated monopoly structure are evaluated. The philosophy and practice of telecommunications regulation are described and the effects of alternative pricing plans on the demand for services and on the creation of incentives for innovation are studied. Current and emerging telecommunications technologies are described in layman's terms in order to provide an intuitive sense of the economic implications of technological advances.