Logistics 4.0: Literature Review
Chapter from the book:
Uzun,
E.
&
Özbaş,
H.
(eds.)
2023.
Management, Finance and Accounting Approaches in Scope of International Trade and Logistics.
Synopsis
When looked at the industrial revolutions, each revolution paved the way for the next period. With Industry 4.0, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the presence of technology and digitalization is intensely seen in the lives of societies. With the impact of Industry 4.0, developments in technology and the need for change have affected the sectors and the relevant period has begun to be expressed as a new era. In production industries, labor is no longer a necessity; Innovative approaches, data transfers and modern automation systems in production have become a necessity. Flexibility, high adaptability, increase in efficiency and ability to make quick decisions have become important for businesses operating in the logistics sector. The concept of Logistics 4.0 has emerged with the possibility of technological innovations filling the gaps in the logistics sector. There are studies addressing the undeniable impact of logistics 4.0 on the logistics industry. In the literature review on the impact of logistics 4.0 on the logistics sector and its presence in the sector, it was found that there are studies on the subject from different aspects. This study examines the academic literature of the Logistics 4.0 concept and conveys the notable issues and studied topics; It aims to provide guidance for future studies.