Logistics centers in the new industrial era: A proposed framework for logistics center 4.0

Abstract

This study focuses on the transformation of logistics centers in Industry 4.0. Aim is to reveal the important criteria for logistics centers in Industry 4.0 by considering link to traditional logistics centers practices and proposing a framework for new logistics centers. Initially literature review to reveal criteria for logistics centers in Industry 4.0 is conducted. Secondly fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making methodology is used to present the importance order and the causal relation. ship between criteria to make recommendations for future implications. The results may be useful for logistics center's professionals in transition process and new research topics may be derived for academics.