ICT adoption by logistics service providers: developing a learning agenda

Pietro Evangelista; Edward Sweeney

ICT adoption by logistics service providers: developing a learning agenda

Pietro Evangelista, Edward Sweeney

Engineering Systems & Supply Chain Management

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Abstract

Recent years have seen innovations in the logistics and freight transport industry in relation to Information and communication technologies (ICT) diffusion. The implementation of such technologies by third party logistics providers (3PLs) allows the real-time exchange of information between supply chain partners, thereby improving planning capability and customer service. However, the logistics and freight transport industry is lagging somewhat behind other sectors in ICT diffusion. In relation to the latter point, it is important to note that the dissemination of ICT in logistics and supply chain management (SCM) is shifting the 3PL industry to an increasingly knowledge-intensive approach. In this process, the role of learning becomes more central and an assessment of the impact of future ICT learning needs for the logistics providers is a strategic imperative. The aim of this paper is to assess the impact of ICT on logistics and freight transport industry in Italy and Ireland, and to identify learning needs for more effective ICT adoption in 3PLs.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 8th Annual Conference of the Logistics Research Network
Editors	David A. Menachof, et al
Pages	118-125
Number of pages	8
Publication status	Published - 2003
Event	8th annual conference of the Logistics Research Network - London, United Kingdom Duration: 1 Sept 2003 → 2 Sept 2003

Conference

Conference	8th annual conference of the Logistics Research Network
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	London
Period	1/09/03 → 2/09/03

1 Conference publication

An Investigation of the Irish Road Haulage Industry’s External Environment
Sweeney, E., Plant, E. & Declan, A., 2003, Proceedings of the 8th Annual Conference of the Logistics Research Network. Menachof, D. A. & et al (eds.). p. 372-375 4 p.
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ICT adoption by logistics service providers: developing a learning agenda

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An Investigation of the Irish Road Haulage Industry’s External Environment

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