This paper researches decentralized data storage represented by blockchain technology and the possibility of its development in sustainable logistics and supply chain management. Although the benefits of blockchain technology have been most widely researched in the financial sector, major challenges in logistics, such as order delay, damage to goods, errors, and multiple data entry can also be minimized by introducing blockchain technology. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the current and rising trends of blockchain technology usage in logistics and supply chain management.
The new technology greatly affects the way of production, consumption, communication, service delivery and ultimately on the entire supply chain. All stakeholders in the business process must invest in new knowledge and develop new business models to adapt to the changing business environment. Connecting devices over internet (Internet of things) and stakeholders’ synergy open up opportunities for new market achievements as well as for the improvement of business processes both in the supply chain and in ports. The development of information technologies has an impact on the reduction of errors, costs, time of information transfer and transport, inventory reduction and thus on better customization. There should be no weak links in the supply chain, which is especially related to the port and port processes that are the basis of the supply chain network. The port is the core of all activities of the supply chain and is also a place where supply and demand meet.
This paper evaluates the effi ciency of the container terminals of north Adriatic ports Rijeka, Koper and Trieste. The methodology is based on Data Envelopment Analysis. The ports' container throughput data for the last 12 years have been taken into consideration. Possible changes in the terminals' operational effi ciency were observed. The study furthermore assesses organisational ineffi ciencies; on that basis, possible solutions for improving the terminals' operational effi ciency were discussed. Based on input and output data, analysis results signal early warning regarding the terminals' ineffi ciency. The results can be used for improving ports' operations and making key management decisions. They also indicate potential procedures aimed at maintaining a competitive market position in the observed region. Sažetak Ovaj rad ocjenjuje učinkovitost kontejnerskih terminala luka sjevernog Jadrana, Rijeke, Kopra i Trsta. Metodologija se temelji na analizi omeđivanja podataka. U obzir uzimaju se podaci o prekrcaju kontejnera za posljednjih 12 godina. Promatraju se moguće promjene u operativnoj učinkovitosti terminala. Studija nadalje procjenjuje organizacijske neučinkovitosti te se na toj osnovi raspravlja o mogućim rješenjima za poboljšanje operativne učinkovitosti terminala. Na temelju ulaznih i izlaznih podataka rezultati analize signaliziraju rano upozorenje o neučinkovitosti terminala. Rezultati se mogu koristiti za poboljšanje rada luka i donošenje ključnih upravljačkih odluka. Također ukazuju na potencijalne postupke usmjerene na održavanje konkurentne tržišne pozicije u promatranoj regiji. KEY WORDS container port DEA north Adriatic ports effi ciency competitiveness containers' transhipment KLJUČNE RIJEČI kontejnerska luka DEA sjeverne jadranske luke učinkovitost konkurentnost prekrcaj kontejnera
In nautical tourism, Croatia has great potential for further development; from the conditions of navigation, safety, destination content, traffic accessibility, natural beauty, traditional hospitality and gastronomic offer of island and coastal places, etc. Its features, at the same time, are the advantages of competing countries: purity of the sea and coastal places, beauty and preservation nature, climate, security, hospitality, country image and spatial layout of the marina. The disadvantages relate to insufficient availability and nautical ports equipment, insufficient education, low level of technical service at nautical ports. The research aimed at analysing the current state of nautical tourism in Croatia. The methods used, based on the collected data, have been analysed. The results of the analysis rely on the existing state of nautical tourism, which determines the importance of additional investment in this form of tourism. The aim of the research is to define and shape the necessary measures and development strategies to achieve the purpose of research: the development of nautical tourism contributes to the growth of Croatia’s economy.
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