Issues of eLogistics applications for varying stakeholders: Findings from an online survey
The current paper aims to: a) propose and verify definition of eLogistics: 'a set of activities based on using ICT (Information and Communication Technology) systems and tools, as well as the Internet, as the main communication medium in order to maintain logistics processes' and explore its acceptance; b) provide a synthesis of trend and possibilities of eLogistics systems and c) obtain a comprehensive picture of available eLogistics applications, sources, functionality and use by different type of companies. A qualitative research approach was adopted applying the Bristol Online Survey (BOS) tool. A brief literature review (of limited online sources and books) resulted in the online survey questionnaire. The survey questions had the options of: agree or disagree; or yes or no on a particular statement or issue. Also to solicit the opinion of the survey participants, a free text area/box was provided against an issue or statement. The study suggests that open source, open standards and standardized system interfaces will support increased supply chain efficiency through integration and access to SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) as well as larger players. The development and running of an eLogistics platform is costly for SMEs. The authors recommend that such platform be developed through funding by national governments and/or the European Commission. The running and maintenance of such platform can be done by an association relevant to SMEs or a third party with a small contribution (or fee) by the participating SMEs.
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Supplemental Notes:
- © 2013 Dewan Md Zahurul Islam and Thomas H. Zunder
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Authors:
- Islam, Dewan Md Zahurul
- Zunder, Thomas H
- Publication Date: 2013-6
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Digital/other
- Features: Figures; References; Tables;
- Pagination: pp 65-78
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Serial:
- European Transport Research Review
- Volume: 5
- Issue Number: 2
- Publisher: Springer Publishing
- ISSN: 1866-8887
- EISSN: 1867-0717
- Serial URL: http://link.springer.com/journal/12544
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Publication flags:
Open Access (libre)
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Communication systems; Internet; Logistics; Surveys
- Identifier Terms: European Commission
- Uncontrolled Terms: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Economics; Freight Transportation; I10: Economics and Administration;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01486847
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jul 18 2013 12:29PM