Some Information Communication Technologies in Logistics and Supply Chains

Abstract

The digitization process, imposed by the rapid development of electronics, the Internet, the availability of IT, new software, devices, networks, and platforms, is gaining an almost unlimited reach. The concept of process visualization initially appeared as a comprehensive term for obtaining and using data and information with the application of new information and communication technologies (ICT) in the economy and beyond, intending to fully characterize the process with specific key performance indicators (KPI), which would enable its users to better insight into the state of their processes, vehicles, devices, people, at any time, from any place, according to the principle of each-and-everyone. The paper presents systematized communication technologies and services in the cloud that are in use or under development. The division into groups of technologies was made according to the functions significant in logistics and supply chains. Some of the technologies analyzed are described in brief. The work aims to present to businessmen and researchers some of the new technologies that are significant for their areas of business and interest so that they can direct their activities toward that area.