The Relationship Between Emerging Technologies, Logistics Efficiency and Sustainability

Farida Khaled, Sayed El Khouly, Engy Yehia

Abstract


In the contemporary era, companies seeking to strike a balance between social responsibility, the conservation of the environment, and economic growth must prioritize sustainability. Apart from strategic alignment, the inclusion of emerging technologies and innovative practices enables the achievement of sustainability goals. Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), and autonomous vehicles and drones have revolutionary potential to enhance sustainability through facilitating more intelligent decision-making, resource optimization, and supply chain transparency. Nevertheless, there is still a scarcity of research investigating how technological developments influence sustainability outcomes, despite the growing interest in technology-driven sustainability. This research fills this gap by highlighting the mediating role of logistics efficiency in enhancing the relationship between emerging technologies and sustainability. Converting technological advancements into real sustainability benefits is achieved through efficient logistical activities, including optimizing transportation, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution operations. The goal of this study is to investigate the correlation between emerging technologies, logistics effectiveness, and sustainability, with logistics efficiency serving as a crucial mediator that amplifies the influence of technology adoption on achieving sustainability goals. This study adopted a narrative literature review approach to address the relationship between emerging technologies, logistics efficiency, and sustainability. Therefore, a conceptual framework was developed to fill the gap in the literature by emphasizing the mediating role of logistics efficiency, stressing the importance of effective logistics systems in the quest for sustainability achievement. 

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Emerging Technologies in supply chain, Sustainability, Logistics Efficiency

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