• 유통과학연구
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.25-36
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• 2024

Purpose: The study attempts to explore the operational performance of the existing Malaysian logistics companies and the extent of their adoption of digitalization. The role of digitalization in enhancing the performance of companies in the logistics industry in Malaysia, for value creation, is the topic of study. Research design, data and methodology: A qualitative research method with a semi-structured interview approach was applied and judgmental sampling was used as the sampling technique to collect data. The research has chosen nine companies in the logistics industry in Peninsular Malaysia, with the interviews aimed at eleven members of top and middle-level management. Data analysis was performed using logical system techniques to examine and evaluate data, reorganizing feedback, comparing it with literature, and transforming it into structured, valuable information after interviews. Results: The study revealed mixed opinions on digitalization in logistics, despite its potential benefits such as improved operational efficiency, real-time information, and customer service. However, high costs may hinder financial performance and require revisions due to stakeholder involvement. Conclusions: The Malaysian logistics industry's adoption of digitalization is gaining traction, with most companies satisfied with their status. However, challenges like cost and inefficiency persist, prompting calls for government support to improve efficiency and reduce costs while ensuring sustainable transportation.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.145-156
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• 2021

The research purpose of this paper is to empirically examine the effects of technological readiness and innovation on logistics performance. To build up and maintain an important role in global supply chains, nowadays it is obvious that countries and logistics providers need to achieve competitive advantage in terms of digitalization. However, there is a lack of empirical studies about the impacts of information technologies and innovation potential on the logistics efficiency of countries. Hence, the study analyzes whether the corresponding pillars of the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) matter for the Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and its dimensions. For determining the effects, the pooled regression approach is applied. The results show that technological readiness and innovation are positively and statistically significantly correlated with logistics performance: competence and quality of logistics services, efficiency of customs clearance processes, ability to track and trace consignments, frequency with which shipments reach consignee within scheduled or expected time, and ease of arranging competitively priced shipments. The findings of this study suggest that investments in innovations and technology progress improve countries' logistics efficiency, which is an important prerequisite for enabling Logistics 4.0 and thus, Industry 4.0 and the digital transformation of the economy and society.

• 무역학회지
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.45-69
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• 2023

4차 산업기술의 등장은 전반적인 산업에 다양한 변화와 혁신을 일으켰으나 복잡한 서류 과정과 다양한 이해관계자가 포함된 물류 산업의 디지털라이제이션은 타 산업에 비해 다소 뒤처져 있었다. 하지만 물류 산업에서의 디지털라이제이션에 대한 변화와 혁신은 COVID-19의 영향으로 급물살을 타기 시작하며 가속화되었다. 따라서 본 연구는 가속화된 컨테이너 정기선사들의 디지털라이제이션 현황을 확인하고 정기선사의 디지털라이제이션이 고객만족과 활용의도에 미치는 영향 관계를 분석하였다. 본 연구는 선행연구를 기반으로 설문을 작성하여 컨테이너 선박회사의 디지털라이제이션 상품을 사용해 본 경험이 있는 물류업계 종사자를 대상으로 2022년 9월 한 달 간 설문조사를 실시하였으며 총 144부의 설문 응답을 분석에 활용하였다. 분석결과, 첫째, 사용 용이성은 유용성에 정(+)의 영향을 미치는 것으로 확인되었다. 둘째, 사용용이성은 고객만족에 정(+)의 영향을 미치는 것으로 분석되었다. 셋째, 유용성은 고객만족에 정(+)의 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 넷째, 유용성은 활용의도에 정(+)의 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 다섯째, 고객만족은 활용의도에 정(+)의 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 연구결과를 종합하면 정기선사의 디지털라이제이션이 사용하기 편리하고 유용하면 고객만족과 활용의도에 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 것을 확인할 수 있다.

• International journal of advanced smart convergence
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.69-76
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• 2024

The objective of this paper is to investigate digital transformation in logistics within the shipping and logistics industry. This paper examines the case of Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and draws insights from its success in becoming the top company amidst the industry challenges. To achieve a more in-depth analysis, a single-case study approach was employed. Various secondary data have been analyzed to support the examination of HMM's digital transformation. HMM has emerged as a global leader in transportation services. The company's success is attributed to its development of diverse ships, robust logistics systems, and pioneering a digital logistics platform, ultimately overcoming the crisis. Especially, this paper show that the digitalization of logistics has been analyzed as the most significant transformation. The findings of this paper can offer valuable implications for other companies grappling with similar challenges in the current trade landscape.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.31-43
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• 2022

The global trade environment is rapidly changing. The spread of COVID-19 promotes digitalization, and online transactions are becoming the new normal. Currently, Korea is actively introducing information and communication technology (ICT) that uses the internet of things (IoT) in relation to agriculture. However, few studies have analyzed the impact of digitalization on trade in the agricultural sector. Thus, the purpose of this study is to examine how the introduction of digital technology can affect the economy and trade of Korea. In this study, we estimate the impact of introducing digital technologies using the computable general equilibrium (CGE) model. The results of this analysis indicate that the GDP could increase by 3.82% to 10.53%. Also, agricultural production and trade according to the model will significantly increase to 8.67% and 5.72%, respectively, through a productivity increase from Blockchain, IoT, and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, despite logistics inefficiencies. Although the effects of digitalization could be significant, farmers are still struggling to introduce digital technologies, stemming from the fact that government support systems are concentrated in only a few sub-sectors. In this regard, support in this area must be expanded and diversified according to the current environment of agriculture in Korea.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.105-114
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• 2024

Purpose : Due to the uncertainty of the global trade environment and the trade downturn, the shipping industry continues to face challenges. This study aims to investigate in-depth analysis of crisis overcoming strategies through case study of a company that is leader in the shipping and logistics industry. Research Desigh and Methodology : In order to conduct an in-depth analysis, a single case analysis was selected as a qualitative study. For this purpose, various secondary sources were used, and indirect interview data were also used. In this study, Maersk was selected because it has grown from a traditional shipping logistics company to a digital platform company. Results: Maersk has transformed itself into a comprehensive, digital logistics platform with several key strategies to respond to the long-term slump in the shipping industry. First, it leveraged Maersk's diversification and portfolio optimization strategy. Second, Maersk is transforming its logistics and transport processes through digitalization and technological innovation. Conclusion: Maersk, which is responding to the long-term recession facing the shipping industry, looked at how it has leveraged its strengths and explored new opportunities through a number of strategies and changes. This study provides insight into a digital logistics platform that will benefit the other companies as well.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제24권7호
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• pp.87-100
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• 2024

Modern logistics significantly influences the globalization and internationalization processes. Logistics systems are becoming increasingly important in today's rapidly changing environment. On the other hand, the development of global economic integration, business globalization contributes to the creation and development of international logistics systems and global supply chains towards the international market. The aim of the article was to investigate the national logistics systems of developing countries in the context of their integration capabilities. The main methods used in this study are statistical analysis, index, graphical and analytical methods, methods for estimating structural dynamic shifts, comparisons. Commonly used methods of economic research, as well as statistical analysis and interstate comparisons, economic modelling (trend analysis to determine the forecast level of LPI for Ukraine), etc. were also involved. It is noted that the problem of development of logistics systems in developing countries was insufficiently covered in scientific research. The study suggests that the integration capabilities of national logistics systems are determined by the logistics performance of each country and the favourable logistics environment for integration transformations. This allowed analysing the state of the logistics systems of Poland, Bulgaria, India and Ukraine, and identifying the factors that determine it. The logistics environment of Poland, Bulgaria, India and Ukraine, as well as the factors of its formation are evaluated. The components of the logistic portrait of the country in the context of integration capabilities of the logistic system are offered. Trend analysis of LPI was carried out on the example of Ukraine, which showed positive trends in the logistics system and allowed drawing conclusions about increasing integration into international logistics channels based on its geopolitical location, improving the characteristics of the logistics environment, including customs regulation, and improving the efficiency of the national logistics system. Prospects for further research involve studies of the impact of pandemics, globalization, digitalization on logistics systems, including that of developing countries.

• 무역학회지
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.1-18
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• 2021

Amid the growing importance and urgency of smartening in the Korean maritime logistics industry, this study conducted a survey on the status of Korea's maritime trade technology. Korea is on par with developed countries internationally, but in order to lead the digitalization of the future era, additional developments should be explored by reviewing current conditions. In particular, it is necessary to draw policy implications for smart shipping in Korea, which is a three-sided sea. This study derived technical implications by comparing the number of patent applications and the applicant for domestic and foreign patents related to the major technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In addition, it was intended to investigate and present the status of Korea's maritime trade technology through the analysis of smart shipping-related emotions and the analysis of positive and negative scores of companies related to sentiment analysis.

• 한국ITS학회 논문지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.116-131
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• 2022

최근 4차 산업혁명의 진행과 함께 물류 산업계도 스마트물류 전환을 위해 노력하고 있으며 선행 조건인 물류정보화 확산을 위해 다양한 시도를 하고 있다. 이러한 가운데 블록체인 기술은 정보화 확산에 이바지할 기술로 여겨지며 다양한 분야에 적용되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 국내 물류산업에 블록체인 기술 적용 가능성을 논하기 위해 블록체인 기술의 특성을 정의하고 관련 사례들을 검토하였으며 산업계를 대상으로 활용 가능성에 대한 설문조사를 수행하였다. 블록체인 기술은 업무 효율성 측면의 경제성, 신속성, 투명성과 부가가치 창출 측면의 확장성, 탈중개성, 신뢰성의 특징이 있는 것으로 정의할 수 있으며 물류산업과 연관이 있는 운송, 유통, 금융, 개인정보관리, 공공서비스 등의 분야에 대한 도입이 시도되고 있는 것을 확인하였다. 국내 물류 산업계를 대상으로 한 설문조사 결과 정보화 수준은 정보활용 단계에 진입한 것으로 파악되지만, 정보유출 우려로 정보의 공유와 활용에는 소극적인 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 그럼에도 불구하고 정보화 필요성에 대한 인식과 기대가 높아 향후 블록체인 기술의 도입을 계기로 물류산업 정보화 및 이에 기반한 스마트화가 한단계 발전할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.