A New Approach to the Logistics 4.0 Measuring Model in SMEs
A New Approach to the Logistics 4.0 Measuring Model in SMEs

Author(s): Hanifi Murat Mutlu, Burhan Cevik
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Udruženje ekonomista i menadžera Balkana
Keywords: Industry 4.0; Logistics 4.0; Measuring Logistics 4.0; Firm performance
Summary/Abstract: An important source of competitive advantage for logistic functions is to include the processes brought using the Industry 4.0 approach in their business models. The main problem is how to measure the logistics 4.0 levels of enterprises. Therefore, this study aims to develop a model for measuring the degree of logistics 4.0 (DoL_4.0) in SMEs. This measurement model is based on the usage scores of logistics 4.0 technologies used in businesses, usage scores in logistic activities, and the number of technologies used. Second, the relationship between DoL_4.0 and firm performance was examined. Our data were collected using the convenience sampling method in Gaziantep, Turkey. Because this research was an exploratory study, data were collected from 57 companies. In order to test the study topics, correlation analyses were conducted. The findings revealed robust correlations among the variables under investigation. The paper concludes with a discussion of the management and theoretical implications of the study’s findings.

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