Background The growing complexity of logistics and supply chain management, particularly in third-party logistics (3PL) providers, highlights the need for effective competency models tailored to evolving operational demands. Current frameworks often lack the technical depth and global...

This study utilizes the gravity model of international trade to analyze the effects of logistics performance (LPI) and green logistics performance (GLPI) on intra-regional export value among the 10 ASEAN member states during the 2010-2018 period. The findings reveal that: (i) The LPI of both...

Environmental turbulence, which reflects the degree of complexity, volatility, and unpredictability of the external environment, impacts the performance of logistics service providers (LSPs) and has become vital for LSPs in recent years. Managers depend on logistics capabilities to hedge...

Güterverkehr und Logistik sind in hohem Maße raumwirksam, werden aber dennoch in der Kommunal- und Regionalplanung nur unzureichend planerisch adressiert und nicht integriert behandelt. Planerische Strategien und Instrumente sind dazu jedoch durchaus vorhanden. Eine integrierte Verkehrs- und...

Der Prozess der Produktionsplanung und -steuerung in modernen Produktionsnetzwerken wird immer komplexer. Zwei signifikante Megatrends, Globalisierung und Mass Customisation, beeinflussen diese Entwicklung in der Automobilzulieferindustrie in besonderer Weise. Diese Entwicklung ist unter anderem...

Derzeit gibt es unter anderem mit dem hohen Flächenverbrauch für Logistikimmobilien sowie der drängenden Umsetzung der Verkehrswende Gründe für ein planerisches Aufgreifen der Logistik durch die Raumordnung. Eine planerische Handlungsoption ist die Sicherung von geeigneten Standorten in...

Vor dem Hintergrund der postpandemischen Konstellation wurde die strukturelle Störungsanfälligkeit globaler Produktionssysteme deutlich sichtbar. Infolgedessen wird das Konzept der Lieferkettenresilienz zunehmend diskutiert und dabei insbesondere digitalen Anwendungen ein hohes Potenzial zur...

Perception-Technologien erfahren derzeit eine signifikante Entwicklung und etablieren sich zunehmend als ein zentralen Enabler für die digitale Transformation in der Logistik und im Supply Chain Management. Anhand von Projekten mit Unternehmen vorzugsweise aus der Oberpfalz wird demonstriert,...

As economias globais dependem de cadeias logísticas eficientes para sustentar o crescimento econômico. Entretanto, o transporte de cargas tem sido historicamente um dos principais responsáveis pelas emissões de gases de efeito estufa, o que impõe um desafio crítico para as próximas...

The growing global emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices has placed increasing pressure on emerging economies, including Vietnam, to integrate sustainability into key industries such as logistics. However, ESG implementation in Vietnam's logistics sector faces...

This paper presents a scoping review of the literature on innovative business models (BM) in the context of intermodal transport of perishable goods, with a particular focus on short sea shipping (SSS). It explores the ongoing reluctance of supply chain stakeholders to adopt modal shift...

This benchmarking study situates Jordan's trade indicators relative to comparators (Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) with descriptive analysis. Using indicators for port competitiveness, geopolitical stability, logistics infrastructure, and trade facilitation within a...

Background: The transition to renewable energy is intensifying demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), thereby increasing the need for sustainable lithium sourcing. Traditional mining practices pose environmental and health risks, which can be mitigated through efficient end-of-life recycling...

Background: The increasing complexity of global supply chains and environmental expectations has highlighted the strategic importance of digital transformation in the transport, forwarding, and logistics (TFL) sector. Despite a growing portfolio of available tools, adoption rates-particularly...

Background: This paper proposes a conceptual framework for a multifunctional mobility hub (MMH) that co-locates shared e-mobility services, urban logistics, and charging/storage infrastructure within a single site. Aimed at high-density European cities, the MMH model addresses current gaps in...

Background: This study develops a decision-making framework for the identification and performance preservation of strategic products using a non-parametric analysis of items within the product portfolio. Methods: Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and the sensitivity analysis of Inverted Data...

Background: The transportation of petroleum products via multimodal logistics systems is a complex process subject to operational inefficiencies and elevated risk exposure. The efficient and resilient transportation of petroleum products increasingly depends on multimodal logistics systems,...

Background: The mediating effect of business resilience in the association between digital logistics strategy and competitive advantage is investigated in emerging markets. Given current global events, digital logistics is more than merely a competitive advantage for firms looking for stability...

Optimizing solid waste management (SWM) is essential for ensuring a sustainable and healthy environment in a city. This study considers a two-echelon solid waste logistics system (2E-SWLS) in a metropolitan city with a fleet of capacitated heterogeneous vehicles. The problem consists of waste...

Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) methods, particularly TOPSIS (Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) and VIKOR (VIsekriterijumska optimizacija i KOmpromisno Resenje) (Multicriteria Optimization and Compromise Solution), are extensively used in logistics for...

Food insecurity remains a global challenge that demands efficient and equitable logistical solutions, especially in the distribution of food aid. This study addresses the Two-Echelon Vehicle Routing Problem (2E-VRP) in foodbank logistics by proposing a novel multi-objective optimization...

Pandemics have severely disrupted supply chains, making it challenging to meet the demands of the elderly and other vulnerable populations. This study addresses the importance of developing a sustainable emergency supply chain network that ensures timely and fair resource allocation for elderly...

Predicting delivery delays is crucial for companies, especially in times of increasing global uncertainty and vulnerable supply chains. Machine learning (ML) offers significant potential to improve the forecast performance and quality of delivery delay prediction. Although various prediction...

Multinational enterprises (MNEs) often collaborate with local agents to establish initial distribution channels due to their need for market-specific knowledge and experience. As the market matures and upstream suppliers and production plans are solidified, MNEs may transition to developing...

This study focuses on optimizing last-mile delivery in e-commerce by balancing cost efficiency and customer preferences, particularly for mixed perishable and non-perishable goods distribution. As online grocery shopping grows, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of perishable products...

This study examines the impact of digital technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Intelligence (BI), and Digital Transformation (DT), on enhancing supply chain performance in Oman's manufacturing and logistics sectors. Anchored in the Resource-Based View (RBV) and...

Big data technologies have greatly enhanced the effectiveness of humanitarian logistics. However, most research in this area has focused on developed countries, with limited application to emerging economies. This study aims to address that gap by systematically reviewing global literature to...

The digital economy is a key driver of industrial upgrading and regional growth. Focusing on Gansu Province-an under-represented, less-developed region in northwest China-this study constructs a multidimensional digital economy index (DEI) for 2009-2023 under a unified normalisation and...