Transforming Logistics Within Modern Business Processes

Slavica Radosavljević – Academy of Technical and Art Applied Studies Belgrade, Department School of Information and Communication Technologies, Zdravka Čelara 16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia

Biljana Grgurović – Academy of Technical and Art Applied Studies Belgrade, Department School of Information and Communication Technologies, Zdravka Čelara 16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia

Jelena Milutinović – Academy of Technical and Art Applied Studies Belgrade, Department School of Information and Communication Technologies, Zdravka Čelara 16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia

Stevan Veličković – Academy of Technical and Art Applied Studies Belgrade, Department School of Information and Communication Technologies, Zdravka Čelara 16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia

Abstract: The evolution of logistics within modern business processes is a pivotal factor in achieving success and attaining a competitive edge. Le­veraging available technologies and data opens up significant opportuni­ties, primarily centered around more precise and efficient forecasting, plan­ning, and execution of logistics operations. Adopting a proactive approach in the logistics process involves foreseeing customer needs, identifying ave­nues for enhancement, and clearly formulating solutions before customers articulate their requirements. This proactive stance is crucial for cultivating enduring customer relationships, amplifying sales, and elevating the over­all customer experience.

Various facets of this transformation seamlessly intertwine and mutually reinforce one another, underscored by the potential advantages they offer businesses, including heightened visibility, cost savings, and operational ef­ficiency. This paper investigates pivotal aspects, notably process automa­tion, cutting-edge solutions, autonomous technologies, sustainability ini­tiatives, collaborative efforts, and interconnection among diverse compa­nies. Additionally, we explore the significance of predictive analytics cou­pled with adaptive strategies, emphasizing the imperative of adapting to emerging trends in logistics-based systems.

8th International Scientific Conference – EMAN 2024 – Economics and Management: How to Cope With Disrupted Times, Rome, Italy, March 21, 2024, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS, published by: Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans, Belgrade, Serbia; ISBN 978-86-80194-83-7, ISSN 2683-4510, DOI: https://doi.org/10.31410/EMAN.2024

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