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Waste in Logistics 4.0 systems and applicable lean methods: interviews with experts

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  • Simon Urban
  • Serina Al-Haddad

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Logistics 4.0 systems are expected to change the current understanding of digital data and supply chain in terms of value, accessibility, and cost. This paper contributes a unique analysis of Logistics 4.0 and lean logistics and reviews the types of waste in Logistics 4.0. It also discusses how lean methods can help in reducing waste in Logistics 4.0 and be an economical option for companies. Moreover, it explores what types of waste are likely to exist in Logistics 4.0, which types could evolve, and which could be removed. This research reports the results of interviews with experts in the field in international companies and logistic service providers to further understand the types of waste. The results of this paper indicated that all eight types of waste continue to exist in a Logistics 4.0 environment, while a new type of waste and new forms of existing waste are emerging.

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  • Simon Urban & Serina Al-Haddad, 2021. "Waste in Logistics 4.0 systems and applicable lean methods: interviews with experts," International Journal of Logistics Economics and Globalisation, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 9(2), pages 105-129.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:9:y:2021:i:2:p:105-129
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