Economic Themes (2011) 49 (4) 10, 667-679
Dragan Vasiljević, Biljana Stošić, Biljana Cvetić
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to present the possibility of redefining the role of logistics innovation and modern logistics in today’s global business environment. The starting points of research are the characteristics that limit the performances of logistics system. The paper starts from the fact that the pillars of traditional logistics operations can be found in a business culture of the 20th century. Having in mind exceptionally fast and radical technology innovations that mark also the beginning of the new 21st century, the influence of the information and communication technologies huge expansion to the logistics and supply chain management has been analyzed. The new jobs profiles and new kinds of logisticians work practice have been examined. Finally, the paper deals with organizational structures of logistics and the collaborative relationships between 3PL (Third Party Logistics) providers and their business partners
Keywords: logistics management; logistics innovation; global supply chain; e-logistics; collaboration; virtual integration
INNOVATION OF LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT
Dragan Vasiljević, Biljana Stošić, Biljana Cvetić
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to present the possibility of redefining the role of logistics innovation and modern logistics in today’s global business environment. The starting points of research are the characteristics that limit the performances of logistics system. The paper starts from the fact that the pillars of traditional logistics operations can be found in a business culture of the 20th century. Having in mind exceptionally fast and radical technology innovations that mark also the beginning of the new 21st century, the influence of the information and communication technologies huge expansion to the logistics and supply chain management has been analyzed. The new jobs profiles and new kinds of logisticians work practice have been examined. Finally, the paper deals with organizational structures of logistics and the collaborative relationships between 3PL (Third Party Logistics) providers and their business partners
Keywords: logistics management; logistics innovation; global supply chain; e-logistics; collaboration; virtual integration
