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Blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT) in the logistics of work and education

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  • Nowicka Joanna

    (Institute of Nature and Technology, Angelus Silesius University of Applied Sciences in Walbrzych, Poland)

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Subject and purpose of workThe combination of blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT) in logistics has great potential. They form the basis of a new model of technology – and experiencebased education. A review of the literature indicates that their application in universities is still at a pioneering stage. Materials and methods The purpose of t he conducted research was t o a nalyze a nd evaluate the possibility of using blockchain and IoT in the logistics teaching process at the university level. The starting point of the analysis conducted was to define the importance of technology and technology in logistics, with particular emphasis on blockchain and IoT. Results As a result of the research, it was determined that the analyzed technologies provide a number of opportunities in the didactic process, and the author proposed courses, topics and work methodology. Conclusions Although blockchain and IoT technologies enable effective and innovative didactics according to the latest standards. However, their implementation poses numerous challenges, including investment, organizational and methodological ones. The author used critical analysis of the literature and a case study (ANS AS in Walbrzych) as research methods.

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  • Nowicka Joanna, 2025. "Blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT) in the logistics of work and education," Economic and Regional Studies / Studia Ekonomiczne i Regionalne, Sciendo, vol. 18(1), pages 1-14.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:ecoreg:v:18:y:2025:i:1:p:1-14:n:1001
    DOI: 10.2478/ers-2025-0001
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    • A21 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Pre-college
    • O3 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights

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