By Steve Tracey📧, Kusumal Ruamsook📧, and Lauren Bechtel (2017)
Game-changing technologies in supply chain and logistics are identified in this document based on a literature survey. The study includes literature and secondary data sources published on topics related to supply chain and logistics technologies within approximately three-year timeframe (2014–2017). Data sources are Penn State library database, managerial magazines, industry reports, and websites of relevant industry associations. Data are analyzed to identify key technology themes, based on which an assessment framework is developed for the evaluation of application trends across five multi-modal logistics sectors, including road transport, rail transport, maritime transport, port system, and 3PL/4PL service providers. The evaluation focuses both on the processes/activities of applications, and attributes for supply chain success potentially enabled by the technology applications (e.g. efficiency, visibility, adaptability, environmental sustainability, and health and safety). Technology glossary is also provided.
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Tracey, Steve, Kusumal Ruamsook, and Lauren Bechtel. 2017. “Technology Theme Identification and Assessment of Logistics Application.” Resource, Center for Supply Chain Research® (CSCR®), The Pennsylvania State University.