Logistics Technologies in Strategic Management Perspective
Chapter from the book:
Çevik Tekin,
İ.
(ed.)
2023.
Management Information Systems: Digital Transformation Management in Businesses.
Synopsis
Change in supply processes with globalization; It has led to the development of logistics activities in which goods and services are shaped around suppliers, producers and customers, and to be equipped with new technological infrastructures. In this period when borders disappear and import and export are encouraged, delivering goods and services to customers quickly and effectively in international markets has become vital. During this development process, logistics units, which carry out their activities with services focused on transportation, storage and customer satisfaction, have been redesigned with new tools, equipment, information, software and digital technologies. Logistics technologies also offer sustainability and competitive advantage to enterprises. In this study, it is aimed to evaluate the importance of logistics technologies for businesses in today's conditions from a strategic management perspective.