Logistics Challenges: Global and Local Approaches

The monograph, titled Logistics Challenges: Global and Local Approaches, is the result of scientific meetings and discussions held during the Global Conference on Logistics (GCoL2024). The aim of the Global Conference on Logistics was to disseminate the latest research findings and achievements of scholars at an international forum, as well as to discuss current issues in the fields of logistics and management. This monograph presents a multifaceted perspective on the challenges and opportunities of contemporary logistics, showcasing both scientific research and practical solutions in this field. It is divided into three parts, each focusing on different but complementary aspects of modern logistics: advanced technologies and innovations, sustainable development, and the economics of transport and logistics. The first part, Modern Technologies and Innovations in Logistics, explores the role of innovative technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Web 4.0 technologies in enhancing the efficiency and adaptability of logistics processes. This section includes analyses of AI applications in inventory management, highlighting the benefits of neural networks and machine learning. The authors discuss the development of IT systems, such as SDP3, aimed at optimizing transport in production processes. Additionally, the significance of logistics clusters in Poland is examined, emphasizing their role as catalysts for innovation through collaboration, technology development, and integrated networks of enterprises. The chapters in this part provide invaluable insights into the role of technology in increasing logistics competitiveness and adaptability to changing market conditions. The second part, Sustainable Development and Logistics Process Optimization, focuses on the role of logistics in achieving sustainable development goals and optimizing processes in response to environmental and economic challenges. A key topic is the decarbonization of transport, requiring significant CO2 emission reductions by 2050. The authors present decarbonization scenarios for Poland, emphasizing the need for new technologies and regulatory frameworks. They also highlight the "milkrun" concept, which enhances operational efficiency by integrating supply and return processes. An important aspect of this part is the analysis of CSR practices in the logistics sector, covering sustainable development objectives in environmental, social, and governance areas. Practical examples and studies underscore the necessity of an integrated logistics approach that combines innovation with environmental responsibility. The third part, Transport and Logistics Economics, addresses economic and strategic aspects of logistics and transport. One of the discussed topics is the formation of freight rates in the face of rising operational costs, such as fuel prices and road tolls. These analyses rely on the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodology, indicating cost optimization directions for transport companies. Another key issue is the impact of autonomous vehicles on supply chains in Europe, considering economic savings and increased efficiency. The authors also examine the significance of information exchange standards, such as EDI, GS1, and XML, in market forecasting and operational risk reduction. These standards enable faster data exchange, improved transparency, and better disruption management in supply chains. The final chapters in this section focus on integrating technological innovations with renewable energy sources in construction, highlighting logistics' potential contributions to sustainable practices. The monograph Logistics Challenges: Global and Local Approaches serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in contemporary logistics challenges.

Introduction PART I. Modern Technologies and Innovations in Logistics Chapter 1. AI Support in Inventory Management: A Case Study on New Possibilities Péter Veres Chapter 2. The SDP3 System as a Tool Determining the Efficiency of Transportation in the Production Process Nicoletta Baskiewicz, Michał Ciuk Chapter 3. Innovation in Logistics Clusters in Poland Anna Horzela-Miś, Jakub Semrau Chapter 4. Trends in Green Innovation Research Development Anuphat Thirakulwanich Chapter 5. The Symbiosis of Web 2.0, Web 4.0 Technologies and Supply Chain Management: Insights from Bibliographic Analysis and Topic Modeling Gabrielė Radavičiūtė PART II. Sustainable Development and Logistics Process Optimization Chapter 6. CSR Concept in Management of Logistics Enterprises – Analysis of Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals Julia Wieczorek, Marta Kadłubek Chapter 7. Advancing Sustainable Development: Transport Decarbonization Pathways to Carbon Neutrality in Poland Oksana Seroka-Stolka Chapter 8. Optimisation of Milkrun-based Material Supply through Process Integration Tamás Bányai Chapter 9. Evaluation of Reverse Logistics in the Supply Chain of Bottling Companies: A Case Study of Junac and La Sien Water Bottling Company Anna Budzik, Gift Oriaku Eke Agwu PART III. Transport and Logistics Economics Chapter 10. Urban Road Transport in a Large City: Identification of Key Challenges Marta Daroń Chapter 11. Factors Shaping Freight Rates in Road Transport Katarzyna Grondys, Aleksandra Placek Chapter 12. Investigating the State of Autonomous Vehicles on Supply Chain: a Literature Review Negar Sohaee, Sara Sohaee Urbina, Navidreza Ahadi, Farnaz Azadjoutabari Chapter 13. Logistics Market Forecasting and Analysis: Using Information Standards to Reduce Risk Katarzyna Sukiennik, Tomasz Szczepanik Chapter 14. Integration of Technological Innovations with Renewable Energy Sources in the Construction Industry Jakub Semrau, Anna Horzela-Miś