Logistics 4.0 for supply chain performance: perspectives from a retailing case study

Abstract

PurposeThis study considers the potential of logistics 4.0 for supply chain (SC) optimization in French retail. The authors investigate the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies to optimize SC performance in the retail sector and SC's role in the digital transformation in supply chain management (SCM).Design/methodology/approach The authors first carry out a comprehensive bibliographic taxonomy to highlight the different existing digital tools. Based on this, the authors posed three research questions (RQs) and hypotheses to examine the contribution of logistics 4.0 in improving the performance of retail logistics. Then, the authors considered a case study of retail in France based on qualitative and quantitative analysis to answer all the RQs and examine the hypotheses.FindingsThe results showed that digital tools such as Cyber Security Systems (CSS), Big Data Analytics (BDA) and Blockchain (BC) technology are the most effective and appropriate tools to optimize the SC performance in retail.Practical implicationsThis research work showed that the implementation of these tools in retail can offer several benefits such as improved productivity, optimized delivery times, improved inventory management and secure real-time communication, which leads to improved profitability of the SC.Originality/valueThe study opens a door to develop practical roadmaps for companies that enable smart deliveries based on logistics 4.0.

Вплив Логістичних Процесів На Економічну Безпеку Організації

“…Загалом, комбінація стратегій розвитку навичок та мотивації персоналу дозволить підприємствам оптимізувати свої логістичні процеси, забезпечуючи стабільність та ефективність їхньої діяльності. Враховуючи сучасні тренди та виклики, важливо постійно адаптувати та вдосконалювати стратегії управління логістикою для успішного функціонування в сучасному бізнес-середовищі [11].…”

“…Актуальність теми дослідження визначається увагою авторів до розробки проблематики, зокрема, Trakulsunti, Y., Antony, J., Garza-Reyes, J.A., Tortorella, G.L., Chuayjan, W. and Foster, M., Bhattacharjya, J., Tripathi, S., Gezdur, A., Sutton-Brady, C. and Bell, M., Núñez-Merino, M., Maqueira-Marín, J.M., Moyano-Fuentes, J. and Castaño-Moraga, C.A., Nitsche, B., Brands, J., Treiblmaier, H. and Gebhardt, J., Perotti, S., Bastidas Santacruz, R.F., Bremer, P. and Beer, J.E., Benatiya Andaloussi, M., Kawa, A. and Zdrenka, W., Vivaldini, M., Alkaabi, K., Hrouga, M. and Sbihi, A., Michel, S., Bootz, J.-P. and Bessouat, J. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] та інші автори.…”

Critical Steps and Conditions to Be Included in a Business Model in Logistics, Seeking Competitive Advantage from the Perspective of the Modern Digital Age and Industry 4.0

“…Logistics 4.0 is heavily influenced by digital technologies, especially in terms of Mobile Services, the Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality (AR), and Cloud and Big Data [35]. Digital technology in turn brings about changes in the consumer behavior of the customer and the market, so companies need to transform their business model and the set of processes they follow, through digitization, in order to finally achieve an effective response [36,37].…”

A Review of Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0 in Supply Chain Management for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

“…Cost reduction: Automation and robots have the potential to minimize labor costs in production and logistics. Furthermore, predictive maintenance can reduce downtime, while optimized routes and inventory management can result in cost savings [9]; iii. Customer-centricity: Industry 4.0 enables businesses to more efficiently customize products and services to meet unique client expectations.…”