. Background: For years, the logistics and supply chain industries have been optimized to reduce cost, minimize the carried inventories and increase the efficiency of assets utilization. Besides that, the impact of industrial revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) has queried for more new skills for a more demanding job scope. In particular, many traditional operation methods have been gradually replaced by automation-based operation. Hence the requirement for upskilling and reskilling became appealing. The present paper discusses the role of upskilling and reskilling during IR 4.0, a method to implement upskilling and reskilling training, the role of the Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF), as well as the challenges faced during the implementation of reskilling and upskilling in the logistics industries. Methods: Inductive reasoning is employed in the paper, which is backed up by a study of related scholarly journal papers to uncover the Malaysian upskilling and reskilling requirement in the logistics industry during IR 4.0from both intrinsic and extrinsic lenses. Results : The paper claims that changing the workplace and workforce, increase employees competitiveness and cost-effectiveness in long term is the main importance of upskilling and reskilling. Nevertheless, firms cannot disregard the needs for technical and human skills as well as the HRDF initiatives. These include the creation of a digital culture with the right training and development to uphold the local experts. Conclusions : Despite the paper's qualitative approach, the findings will provide a clearer understanding of the upskilling and reskilling requirements for IR 4.0, as well as a foundation for future study. This paper proposes an alternative strategy to diversify the economy and enter IR 4.0 for a developing country that is dependent on a non-renewable source.
． 背景:多年来，物流和供应链行业一直在进行优化，以降低成本，减少携带库存，提高资产利用效率。除此之外，工业革命4.0 (IR 4.0)的影响要求更多的新技能，以满足更苛刻的工作范围。特别是许多传统的操作方式已经逐渐被自动化操作所取代。因此，提高技能和再培训的需求变得很有吸引力。本文讨论了在工业4.0期间提高技能和再培训的作用，实施提高技能和再培训的方法，人力资源发展基金(HRDF)的作用，以及在物流业实施再培训和再培训期间面临的挑战。方法:本文采用归纳推理的方法，并通过对相关学术期刊论文的研究，从内在和外在两个角度揭示马来西亚在工业革命4.0期间物流行业的技能提升和再培训需求。结果:本文声称，从长远来看，改变工作场所和劳动力，提高员工的竞争力和成本效益是提高技能和再培训的主要重要性。然而，企业不能忽视对技术和人力技能的需求以及人权发展基金的倡议。其中包括创建一种数字文化，并对当地专家进行适当的培训和发展。结论:尽管本文采用定性方法，但研究结果将更清晰地了解工业4.0的技能提升和再培训要求，并为未来的研究奠定基础。本文提出了一个依赖不可再生能源的发展中国家实现经济多元化并进入工业4.0的替代战略。
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. Background: Green supply chain management (GSCM) practices are considered as vital practices in tackling environmental issues faced by firms. This study examines the relationship between GSCM, environmental and financial performance of firms. Further, the study examines the mediating role of operational performance between the relationships of GSCM-environmental performance and GSCM-financial performance. Additionally, the moderating role of external pressures (regulatory and customer pressures) has been examined on the relationship of GSCM and operational performance. Methods: Data from 277 executives working in different industries of Pakistan (where GSCM practices have been adopted) has been collected for the study. Results: The results of the mediated regression analysis confirm the partial mediation of operational performance between GSCM, environmental and financial performance. The results of moderated regression analysis confirm that presence of external pressures enhances the relationship between GSCM and operational performance. Conclusions: These results suggest that the adoption of GSCM practices in Pakistan can be fruitful for the companies. Mandatory requirement by regulatory authorities can also be helpful in adoption of the GSCM practices which ensure environmental performance of firms and consequently the betterment of
{"title":"Impact of Green Supply Chain Management on Financial and Environmental Performance: Mediating Role of Operational Performance and the Moderating Role of External Pressures","authors":"Syed Danial Hashmi, Saqib Akram","doi":"10.17270/j.log.2021.602","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17270/j.log.2021.602","url":null,"abstract":". Background: Green supply chain management (GSCM) practices are considered as vital practices in tackling environmental issues faced by firms. This study examines the relationship between GSCM, environmental and financial performance of firms. Further, the study examines the mediating role of operational performance between the relationships of GSCM-environmental performance and GSCM-financial performance. Additionally, the moderating role of external pressures (regulatory and customer pressures) has been examined on the relationship of GSCM and operational performance. Methods: Data from 277 executives working in different industries of Pakistan (where GSCM practices have been adopted) has been collected for the study. Results: The results of the mediated regression analysis confirm the partial mediation of operational performance between GSCM, environmental and financial performance. The results of moderated regression analysis confirm that presence of external pressures enhances the relationship between GSCM and operational performance. Conclusions: These results suggest that the adoption of GSCM practices in Pakistan can be fruitful for the companies. Mandatory requirement by regulatory authorities can also be helpful in adoption of the GSCM practices which ensure environmental performance of firms and consequently the betterment of","PeriodicalId":44682,"journal":{"name":"LogForum","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2021-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73198282","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
. Background: Open date labelling influences the role that final consumers play as actors in the food supply chain in waste prevention and reduction. The aim of this study was to examine the date labelling system from the perspectives of consumers’ experience taking into consideration both technical aspects of date labels readability as well as their understanding of the concept of the shelf-life dates. Methods: The face to face interview method (n=1145) was applied with the use of the interview questionnaire. Research was conducted in Poland. Results: Despite declared interest in date labelling, consumers of food products experience difficulties with the system in force. Identified problems cover the physical layer of food packaging such as the font size, the presence of information, its readability and accessibility, and the occurrence of two date types on the basis of food quality and safety concept. Problems with correct interpretation of ‘use by’ and ‘best before’ dates were more often observed in the group of youths and with vocational education. The difficulties with too small font of the date information were more often claimed by the elderly food buyers. Conclusions: Actions for improvement should be undertaken by FBO’s, legislators and educators in order to achieve economic, environmental and social benefits from clear and consumer-friendly date labelling system. The actions should be matched to a given population group because different sub-groups face separate problems with the dates on food packaging.
{"title":"The system of date labelling in the food supply chain – the weak links from the perspective of final consumers","authors":"U. Samotyja","doi":"10.17270/j.log.2021.600","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17270/j.log.2021.600","url":null,"abstract":". Background: Open date labelling influences the role that final consumers play as actors in the food supply chain in waste prevention and reduction. The aim of this study was to examine the date labelling system from the perspectives of consumers’ experience taking into consideration both technical aspects of date labels readability as well as their understanding of the concept of the shelf-life dates. Methods: The face to face interview method (n=1145) was applied with the use of the interview questionnaire. Research was conducted in Poland. Results: Despite declared interest in date labelling, consumers of food products experience difficulties with the system in force. Identified problems cover the physical layer of food packaging such as the font size, the presence of information, its readability and accessibility, and the occurrence of two date types on the basis of food quality and safety concept. Problems with correct interpretation of ‘use by’ and ‘best before’ dates were more often observed in the group of youths and with vocational education. The difficulties with too small font of the date information were more often claimed by the elderly food buyers. Conclusions: Actions for improvement should be undertaken by FBO’s, legislators and educators in order to achieve economic, environmental and social benefits from clear and consumer-friendly date labelling system. The actions should be matched to a given population group because different sub-groups face separate problems with the dates on food packaging.","PeriodicalId":44682,"journal":{"name":"LogForum","volume":"73 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2021-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85122689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
. Background: The safety of pedestrians is one of the main traffic safety issues today and despite measures being applied, the number of pedestrian deaths in traffic is not changing. According to the Pareto Rule, 80% of consequences come from 20% of the causes and here the question arises whether we have already used these 20% of the most efficient measures. Todaythe European Union (EU) puts big hopes are on contemporary technologies, such as Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEB) and cooperative intelligent transport systems (C-ITS). This decade, we can expect smarter vehicles with automatic brakes, and smarter infrastructure which can communicate with vehicles. Along this other profits technological development provides new opportunities for improving pedestrian safety. One of the most promising solutions is deployment of C-ITS systems at uncontrolled crossings. It would monitor the situation and warn the road users of potential dangers as well as make the vehicles brake automatically. However, before making large investments into this field, one has to be sure that this approach will work. The aim of this paper is to describe typical vehicle-pedestrian crash scenarios and to estimate whether a C-ITS warning system is able to prevent them. Research estimates the potential of this system and provides insights to its must-have features. Methods: To understand the situations in which the warning system should function, researchers carried out traffic conflict studies at uncontrolled crossings with traffic filmed in both winter and summer. They determined and described serious conflicts and, based on their scenarios, classified them into three types. Then, researchers selected the most critical conflict of each type and analysed whether warning signals can be provided to the vehicle and the driver early enough to prevent collisions. For these purposes, researchers used a modelling software for traffic accident investigation. To access the efficiency of the C-ITS warning system, researchers estimated the probability of preventing collisions and used the efficiency parameters of classical traffic calming measures. Results: The C-ITS warning system has good potential in preventing vehicle-pedestrian collisions at uncontrolled pedestrian crossings. It is remarkable and very promising that it would be able to prevent all types of conflicts analysed in the scope of this study by warning AEB-equipped vehicles. Warning the driver would be also effective, but the system work will largely depend on the quality of warning signals. An effective C-ITS warning system should be capable of predicting the trajectories and acceleration of road users as well as calculating the stopping distance of vehicles based on the coefficient of static friction. Study showed that in some cases, the system will have to give false positive alarms, but the fewer such alarms will be given, the more efficient the system will be. A disturbing or annoying C-ITS warning system cannot
{"title":"Estimating the potential of a warning system preventing road accidents at pedestrian crossings","authors":"Juri Ess, J. Luppin, D. Antov","doi":"10.17270/j.log.2021.605","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17270/j.log.2021.605","url":null,"abstract":". Background: The safety of pedestrians is one of the main traffic safety issues today and despite measures being applied, the number of pedestrian deaths in traffic is not changing. According to the Pareto Rule, 80% of consequences come from 20% of the causes and here the question arises whether we have already used these 20% of the most efficient measures. Todaythe European Union (EU) puts big hopes are on contemporary technologies, such as Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEB) and cooperative intelligent transport systems (C-ITS). This decade, we can expect smarter vehicles with automatic brakes, and smarter infrastructure which can communicate with vehicles. Along this other profits technological development provides new opportunities for improving pedestrian safety. One of the most promising solutions is deployment of C-ITS systems at uncontrolled crossings. It would monitor the situation and warn the road users of potential dangers as well as make the vehicles brake automatically. However, before making large investments into this field, one has to be sure that this approach will work. The aim of this paper is to describe typical vehicle-pedestrian crash scenarios and to estimate whether a C-ITS warning system is able to prevent them. Research estimates the potential of this system and provides insights to its must-have features. Methods: To understand the situations in which the warning system should function, researchers carried out traffic conflict studies at uncontrolled crossings with traffic filmed in both winter and summer. They determined and described serious conflicts and, based on their scenarios, classified them into three types. Then, researchers selected the most critical conflict of each type and analysed whether warning signals can be provided to the vehicle and the driver early enough to prevent collisions. For these purposes, researchers used a modelling software for traffic accident investigation. To access the efficiency of the C-ITS warning system, researchers estimated the probability of preventing collisions and used the efficiency parameters of classical traffic calming measures. Results: The C-ITS warning system has good potential in preventing vehicle-pedestrian collisions at uncontrolled pedestrian crossings. It is remarkable and very promising that it would be able to prevent all types of conflicts analysed in the scope of this study by warning AEB-equipped vehicles. Warning the driver would be also effective, but the system work will largely depend on the quality of warning signals. An effective C-ITS warning system should be capable of predicting the trajectories and acceleration of road users as well as calculating the stopping distance of vehicles based on the coefficient of static friction. Study showed that in some cases, the system will have to give false positive alarms, but the fewer such alarms will be given, the more efficient the system will be. A disturbing or annoying C-ITS warning system cannot ","PeriodicalId":44682,"journal":{"name":"LogForum","volume":"58 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2021-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81815535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kinga Pawlicka, Poznań Poland Business, Monika Bal
Background: The cognitive goal of the article is to systematize the knowledge in the field of Supply Chain Finance (SCF) in the context of the leading contemporary trends and challenges of Supply Chain Management (SCM). For the purposes of the research objective, Walmart was selected for the case study as a model implementation example. In the authors’ assessment, there is a need to discuss and organize knowledge about the co-existence of SCF with modern solutions such as sustainable finance or blockchain technology. The empirical goal is to assess the sustainable supply chain finances management (SSCF) in terms of shaping the financial condition of the company and its position on the market. Methods: To achieve the research objective, it was necessary to critically assess the present SCF literature and actual trends implemented in companies, which was done using case study method. The case study form was chosen due to the limited state of knowledge in a research area and the selected company is a precursor in this aspect. The research procedure consisted of: data collection, data analysis, formulating generalizations, confronting the literature, processing of generalizations and study closure. Results: Conducted research helped to develop the existing theory and systematize effects and identify potential opportunities from implementing sustainable supply chain finances management based on blockchain technology. Analysis of financial data proved that benefits exceed implementation costs. Conclusions: First, it was possible to develop an open-ended SCF benefit set, distinguished on the basis of varied literature. Second, implementing blockchain technology in the supply chain and drive to make it sustainable can be complementary activities. In summary, the authors formulate recommendations for other companies and indicate the direction of further research.
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Mohd Nasrulddin Abd Latif, Sarawak Malaysia Politeknik Mukah Sarawak, Nurul Ashykin Abd Aziz, N. Hussin, Zuraimi Abdul Aziz
. Background: Cyber security of supply chain is a part of its safety measure that focuses on the management of the required cyber security that includes information technology systems, software, and networks. Supply chain management has a high risk of being threatened by cyber terrorism, malware and data-theft. Common supply chain cyber security activities are done to minimize risks including sole-purchase from trusted vendors, and disconnection of critical machines from external networks. Methods : The main data sources for this study are research articles published from 2010 to 2020 in a peer-reviewed journal in the Web of Science and Scopus database. This study uses a systematic survey approach that is guided by PRISMA Statement, where the current study shows the trend of cyber research security in supply chain management. Results: The final screening shows 41 identified related articles that are related to cyber security in supply chain management. This study also examined the publishing trends related to cyber security in supply chain management for both WOS and Scopus databases. The analysis shows that the highest publishing value was in 2019, coming from the Scopus database. In addition, four elements are covered in this study namely: (i) network security; (ii) information security; (iii) web application security and (iv) internet of things (IoT). Conclusions : In brief, some suggestions are proposed to provide guidance for future researchers to study deeper about cyber security in supply chain management.
． 背景:供应链的网络安全是其安全措施的一部分，重点是管理所需的网络安全，包括信息技术系统、软件和网络。供应链管理受到网络恐怖主义、恶意软件和数据盗窃威胁的风险很高。常见的供应链网络安全活动是为了最大限度地降低风险，包括从受信任的供应商独家购买，以及断开关键机器与外部网络的连接。方法:本研究的主要数据来源是Web of Science和Scopus数据库中同行评议期刊2010 - 2020年发表的研究论文。本研究采用了以PRISMA声明为指导的系统调查方法，其中当前的研究显示了供应链管理中网络研究安全的趋势。结果:最终筛选出41篇与供应链管理中的网络安全相关的文章。本研究还研究了WOS和Scopus数据库在供应链管理中与网络安全相关的出版趋势。分析显示，发表价值最高的年份是2019年，来自Scopus数据库。此外，本研究涵盖四个要素，即:(i)网络安全;(ii)信息安全;(iii) web应用程序安全性和(iv)物联网(IoT)。结论:简要地提出了一些建议，为未来研究人员深入研究供应链管理中的网络安全提供指导。
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Background: The concept of “Smart Factory” is a new paradigm. Past studies in literature point out several conceptual understandings of Smart Factory and their classifications. This paper answers the following scientific questions, where does the Smart Factory stand? What are its core characteristics and capabilities? What are the operational outcomes of the currently developed system? How can these pieces of equipment be integrated into an R&D methodology? Methods: Smart factory test-beds are used as a supporting case for this research work. A top-down hierarchical methodology is used to review the recent studies and analysis of the Smart Factory test-beds. The study follows these different steps 1) Literature review on the Smart factory concept on recent studies 2) Reasoning to capture the key characteristics and capabilities from the current developments 3) Experimental investigations to analyze the performances and explicit the sustainable impacts of different cases. Results: We present the Smart Factory “from the concept to operational outcomes”. The results stress: key characteristics, capabilities, influencing factors. Two case studies (literature and own investigation) illustrated the operational outcome and their sustainable impacts. Conclusions: The presented framework summarizes the current body of knowledge of the Smart Factory from review to the operational outcomes.
{"title":"Smart Factory: From concepts to operational sustainable outcomes using test-beds","authors":"Puviyarasu .S.A, C. D. Cunha","doi":"10.17270/J.LOG.2021.545","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17270/J.LOG.2021.545","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The concept of “Smart Factory” is a new paradigm. Past studies in literature point out several conceptual understandings of Smart Factory and their classifications. This paper answers the following scientific questions, where does the Smart Factory stand? What are its core characteristics and capabilities? What are the operational outcomes of the currently developed system? How can these pieces of equipment be integrated into an R&D methodology? Methods: Smart factory test-beds are used as a supporting case for this research work. A top-down hierarchical methodology is used to review the recent studies and analysis of the Smart Factory test-beds. The study follows these different steps 1) Literature review on the Smart factory concept on recent studies 2) Reasoning to capture the key characteristics and capabilities from the current developments 3) Experimental investigations to analyze the performances and explicit the sustainable impacts of different cases. Results: We present the Smart Factory “from the concept to operational outcomes”. The results stress: key characteristics, capabilities, influencing factors. Two case studies (literature and own investigation) illustrated the operational outcome and their sustainable impacts. Conclusions: The presented framework summarizes the current body of knowledge of the Smart Factory from review to the operational outcomes.","PeriodicalId":44682,"journal":{"name":"LogForum","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2021-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80371365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: In the light of the economic slowdown and significant strategic uncertainty resulting from the currently prevailing SARS-Cov-2 epidemic crisis, it is reasonable to undertake research to identify key competences that are relevant to the continuity of the supply chain functioning The logistics processes in their current shape will undergo a significant change Therefore, based on a widespread discussion that has been recently taking place in the environment of scientists, politicians, local government officials and management practitioners, the question once again arises about the level of preparation of enterprises for functioning in this specific environment Aiming to fill the existing gap in knowledge, a series of studies was conducted, the main purpose of which was to recognize key competences from the point of view of existence in the conditions triggered by the COVID-19 crisis Considering the empirical evidence confirming the existence of a strong relationship between company stability and an effective supply chain, the following research direction aggregates logistic microfoundations to the attribute of a "mature" enterprise Methods: Referring to the outlined objective, using the method of reconstruction and interpretation of the literature on the subject, it was recommended to nominate questions assessing the level of maturity of logistics subsystems (theoretical layer) as a necessary action At the conceptual (design) level, it was crucial to compile the research tool being the resultant of the related literature exploration (theoretical model) and discussion among deliberately selected experts ("virtual" brainstorming) At the empirical level, this enabled the recognition of competences that determine the survival of enterprises in crisis conditions, and thus allowed the development of recommendations for managers of manufacturing enterprises Results: The paper proposes a procedure and a tool to identify key capabilities that determine the survival of enterprises in COVID-19 crisis conditions The brainstorming research model reflects the areas of digital technology that the manufacturers, in the context of the current pandemic, should absorb (coincidence) Moreover, it was established that the process of economic recovery will take place in cooperation with enterprises absorbing the logistic management model based on digital technologies To sum up, it should be noted that the maturity of such an enterprise is manifested in the use of descriptions defined in the research, not only in terms of production, but also in the entire supply chain All these activities need to be harmonized, creating a crisis-proof enterprise The organization of such an enterprise is characterized by delegating as many tasks as possible to competent employees who, using the knowledge and available digital technologies, add value throughout the entire chain Conclusions: The results of the research confirmed the author's belief that on the one hand digital te
{"title":"Corporate maturity desiderata in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic – the digital plane of logistics microfoundations","authors":"P. Niewiadomski","doi":"10.17270/J.LOG.2020.495","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17270/J.LOG.2020.495","url":null,"abstract":"Background: In the light of the economic slowdown and significant strategic uncertainty resulting from the currently prevailing SARS-Cov-2 epidemic crisis, it is reasonable to undertake research to identify key competences that are relevant to the continuity of the supply chain functioning The logistics processes in their current shape will undergo a significant change Therefore, based on a widespread discussion that has been recently taking place in the environment of scientists, politicians, local government officials and management practitioners, the question once again arises about the level of preparation of enterprises for functioning in this specific environment Aiming to fill the existing gap in knowledge, a series of studies was conducted, the main purpose of which was to recognize key competences from the point of view of existence in the conditions triggered by the COVID-19 crisis Considering the empirical evidence confirming the existence of a strong relationship between company stability and an effective supply chain, the following research direction aggregates logistic microfoundations to the attribute of a \"mature\" enterprise Methods: Referring to the outlined objective, using the method of reconstruction and interpretation of the literature on the subject, it was recommended to nominate questions assessing the level of maturity of logistics subsystems (theoretical layer) as a necessary action At the conceptual (design) level, it was crucial to compile the research tool being the resultant of the related literature exploration (theoretical model) and discussion among deliberately selected experts (\"virtual\" brainstorming) At the empirical level, this enabled the recognition of competences that determine the survival of enterprises in crisis conditions, and thus allowed the development of recommendations for managers of manufacturing enterprises Results: The paper proposes a procedure and a tool to identify key capabilities that determine the survival of enterprises in COVID-19 crisis conditions The brainstorming research model reflects the areas of digital technology that the manufacturers, in the context of the current pandemic, should absorb (coincidence) Moreover, it was established that the process of economic recovery will take place in cooperation with enterprises absorbing the logistic management model based on digital technologies To sum up, it should be noted that the maturity of such an enterprise is manifested in the use of descriptions defined in the research, not only in terms of production, but also in the entire supply chain All these activities need to be harmonized, creating a crisis-proof enterprise The organization of such an enterprise is characterized by delegating as many tasks as possible to competent employees who, using the knowledge and available digital technologies, add value throughout the entire chain Conclusions: The results of the research confirmed the author's belief that on the one hand digital te","PeriodicalId":44682,"journal":{"name":"LogForum","volume":"160 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2020-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78958539","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exclusionary constraints in transport – results of quantitative research","authors":"A. Kawa, M. Anholcer","doi":"10.17270/J.LOG.2020.518","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17270/J.LOG.2020.518","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44682,"journal":{"name":"LogForum","volume":"40 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2020-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86558971","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: The aim of the article is to demonstrate new methods for investigation of logistics maturity in service enterprises. The research assumes that logistic processes are implemented in service enterprises, which implies the possibility of developing a logistics maturity model for service enterprises in a theoretical aspect and the postulate that in economic practice there are different levels of logistics maturity of service enterprises and it is possible to identify them. The originality of the presented research results from two aspects. The first aspect is of a methodical nature and concerns the logistics model used LMM4SI, which is a proprietary tool that allows to assess the logistics maturity of a service enterprise. The second aspect is of a cognitive nature and is the scope and object of research, which are underrepresented in the literature. Some research concerns the development of a logistics maturity model and its application in the fashion industry. In Poland, similar studies are not being carried out, which a research gap is partially eliminated by the presented research. The results of the presented research concerned logistic maturity, defined as the organizational level of the enterprise, indicating the degree of use of logistics engineering in the areas of service enterprise operation. Methods: The research methods used in the presented research are surveys that allowed to obtain primary data from 2,000 Polish service enterprises, mathematical analysis to determine the level of logistics maturity, and statistical analysis to make conclusions about the logistics maturity of the Polish service sector. Results: As a result of conducted research an original logistics maturity model for the service industry (called LMM4SI) and the evaluation procedure carried out with its use. Realizing the cognitive aim of the article, the results of research on the logistics maturity of Polish service providers were presented. Conclusions: The research results showed that service enterprises do not achieve high levels of logistics maturity. It was found that the developed methods allow for an effective assessment of the logistic maturity of enterprises.
{"title":"Logistics maturity of the polish service sector - research results","authors":"Karolina Werner-Lewandowska","doi":"10.17270/J.LOG.2020.507","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17270/J.LOG.2020.507","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The aim of the article is to demonstrate new methods for investigation of logistics maturity in service enterprises. The research assumes that logistic processes are implemented in service enterprises, which implies the possibility of developing a logistics maturity model for service enterprises in a theoretical aspect and the postulate that in economic practice there are different levels of logistics maturity of service enterprises and it is possible to identify them. The originality of the presented research results from two aspects. The first aspect is of a methodical nature and concerns the logistics model used LMM4SI, which is a proprietary tool that allows to assess the logistics maturity of a service enterprise. The second aspect is of a cognitive nature and is the scope and object of research, which are underrepresented in the literature. Some research concerns the development of a logistics maturity model and its application in the fashion industry. In Poland, similar studies are not being carried out, which a research gap is partially eliminated by the presented research. The results of the presented research concerned logistic maturity, defined as the organizational level of the enterprise, indicating the degree of use of logistics engineering in the areas of service enterprise operation. Methods: The research methods used in the presented research are surveys that allowed to obtain primary data from 2,000 Polish service enterprises, mathematical analysis to determine the level of logistics maturity, and statistical analysis to make conclusions about the logistics maturity of the Polish service sector. Results: As a result of conducted research an original logistics maturity model for the service industry (called LMM4SI) and the evaluation procedure carried out with its use. Realizing the cognitive aim of the article, the results of research on the logistics maturity of Polish service providers were presented. Conclusions: The research results showed that service enterprises do not achieve high levels of logistics maturity. It was found that the developed methods allow for an effective assessment of the logistic maturity of enterprises.","PeriodicalId":44682,"journal":{"name":"LogForum","volume":"505 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2020-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84704998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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