Operations management of smart logistics: A literature review and future research

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The global collaboration and integration of online and offline channels have brought new challenges to the logistics industry. Thus, smart logistics has become a promising solution for handling the increasing complexity and volume of logistics operations. Technologies, such as the Internet of Things, information communication technology, and artificial intelligence, enable more efficient functions into logistics operations. However, they also change the narrative of logistics management. Scholars in the areas of engineering, logistics, transportation, and management are attracted by this revolution. Operations management research on smart logistics mainly concerns the application of underlying technologies, business logic, operation framework, related management system, and optimization problems under specific scenarios. To explore these studies, the related literature has been systematically reviewed in this work. On the basis of the research gaps and the needs of industrial practices, future research directions in this field are also proposed.

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    Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies (EEMCS) Cases are written by case writers working in, or closely with, developing economies. They offer local perspectives with global appeal. The collection receives regular content updates throughout the year and all cases benefit from a supportive peer-review process to ensure the highest quality content ...

  19. Case Study on Logistics Performance

    The paper presents research carried out at a medium-size manufacturing organization in east Asia. The study tries to highlight the importance of supply chain management; specifically, our aim for this study is to understand logistics and performance measurement in the logistics and supply chain, and we include a theoretical discussion of online data collected and a case study of the logistic ...

  20. (PDF) Logistics and transportation cases

    APPENDIX A Logistics and transportation cases Case study 1, Saturn Corporation: improving the plant-retailer link in the auto industry supply chain - a logistics case study developed by Gibson, B.J. and Wilson, J.W. for the Council of Logistics Management, Oak Ridge, IL. Case study 2, Toys 'R' Us - a logistics case study developed by Kay, M.J ...

  21. (PDF) Information systems of logistic management: a case study

    1. Information systems of logistic management: a case study. J F Andry * and J Loisa. Department of Information Systems, Bunda Mulia University, Indonesia. *Corresponding author's email: jandry ...

  22. What is the Cost of Logistics Activities in Healthcare Businesses? A

    One of the significant dimensions of logistics is the cost incurred for these activities. However, the cost of logistics is an overlooked issue in most healthcare organisations. The purpose of this study is to provide an insight into the cost of logistic activities in healthcare businesses. A case study was conducted in a medical centre in ...

  23. (PDF) Sustainable logistics system: A framework and case study

    Abstract - The goal of a sustainable logistics system is to. improve profitability and reduce environmental impact for. long-term performance. The sustainable logistics system. considers three ...

  24. Enhancing Logistics Performance through Increased Trust and

    This study aims to explore the significance of trust among companies within the supply chain and investigate its effect on collaborative supply chain risk management. In the current uncertain business environment, it is crucial for companies to establish trust relationships with their trading partners and collaboratively manage risks. This research seeks to understand how such trust ...

  25. (PDF) The Impact of Logistics Management Practices on ...

    Logistics implicates to the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, effective. flow and storage of goods, services, and related information from point of origin to point ...