The importance of smart technology solutions for sustainable logistics in Poland

• Autorzy: Pyra Mariusz , Paužuolienė Jurgita , Kaveckė Ieva

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.17270/J.LOG.001138

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Background: This article examines the impact of smart technology implementation on sustainable development practices within Polish logistics companies. In recent years, technologies supporting the optimization of logistics processes-such as route planning systems, real-time data analysis, and warehouse automation-have become increasingly important. The adoption of these technologies enables companies to manage resources more efficiently, while also reducing emissions and energy consumption. The main objective of this article is to investigate whether the adoption of such technologies correlates with higher levels of pro-environmental activities and greater commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR), taking into account the specific characteristics of the Polish logistics market. Methods: The study employed descriptive statistics, Spearman's rank correlation, linear regression, Fisher's Z-transformation, and tests of normality and homogeneity of variance. Data were collected from 60 logistics companies, and selected through stratified random sampling based on company size, market of operation, and years of operation in the market. Indicators of technology use and sustainability were calculated to assess the extent of technology adoption and companies' commitment to sustainability. Building on this, statistical tests were performed to assess the strength and significance of the relationship between technology adoption and sustainability practices. Additionally, difference-in-differences analyses were conducted between subgroups identified by company size and business scope to assess the impact of these characteristics on the relationship between technology adoption and sustainability. Results: The analysis revealed a statistically significant positive correlation between the adoption of smart technologies and sustainability efforts. Companies operating in international markets, as well as those with more advanced technology implementations, demonstrated stronger sustainability performance. Regression analysis showed that the deployment of technology was a significant predictor of variation in sustainability practices among the surveyed companies. Further subgroup analysis suggested that the relationship between technology deployment and sustainability was stronger in larger companies and those with international operations. Conclusions: The findings suggest that smart technologies are playing a key role in enhancing the sustainability of the logistics sector in Poland, with their impact likely to be more pronounced in larger and internationally operating companies. For policymakers, this highlights the potential benefits of investing in technology to support sustainability goals and emphasizes the need for strategies tailored to the specific characteristics of companies.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

sustainable development; smart technology; logistics; statistical analysis; Poland

PL

zrównoważony rozwój; inteligentna technologia; logistyka; analiza statystyczna; Polska

• Wydawca: Wyższa Szkoła Logistyki
• Czasopismo: LogForum
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: Vol. 21, no 1
• Strony: 35--46
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 30 poz., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Pyra Mariusz

• Wydział Nauk Ekonomicznych, Zakład Ekonomii, Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, Biała Podlaska, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8246-851X

autor

Paužuolienė Jurgita

• Faculty of Business, Department of Business Administration, Higher Education Institution/Klaipedos valstybinė kolegija, Klaipėdos, Litwa

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1034-2296

autor

Kaveckė Ieva

• Faculty of Business, Department of Business Administration, Higher Education Institution/Klaipedos valstybinė kolegija, Klaipėdos, Litwa

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7919-6197

Bibliografia

• 1. Christopher, M., 2023, Logistics & supply chain management. FT Publishing Financial Times.
• 2. Chung, S. H., 2021, Applications of smart technologies in logistics and transport: A review, Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 153, https://www.doi.org/10.1016/j.tre.2021.102455
• 3. D’Amico, G., Szopik-Depczyńska K., Dembińska I., Ioppolo G., 2021, Smart and sustainable logistics of Port cities: A framework for comprehending enabling factors, domains and goals, Sustainable Cities and Society, 69, https://www.doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2021.102801.
• 4. Ding, Y., Jin, M., Li, S., Feng, D., 2021, Smart logistics based on the Internet of Things technology: an overview, International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, 24(4), 323-345, https://www.doi.org/10.1080/13675567.2020.1757053
• 5. Do, A.D., Nguyen, T.T.H., Nguyen, T.H.T., Nguyen, T.O., Do, T.T.D., 2024, The role of infrastructure in green logistics development: a case study of Vietnamese logistics enterprises, European Journal of Business & Management Research, 9(3), 135-141, https://www.doi.org/10.24018/ejbmr.2024.9.3.2358
• 6. Dostatni, E., Mikołajewski, D., Rojek, I., 2023, The use of artificial intelligence for assessing the pro-environmental practices of companies, Applied Sciences, 13(1), 310 https://www.doi.org/10.3390/app13010310
• 7. Elkington, J., 1998, Partnerships from cannibals with forks: The triple bottom line of 21st-century business, Environmental Quality Management, 8(1), https://www.doi.org/10.1002/tqem.3310080106
• 8. Giannakis, M., Papadopoulos, T., 2016, Supply chain sustainability: A risk management approach, International Journal of Production Economics, 171, P4, https://www.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2015.06.032
• 9. Gudehus, T., Kotzab, H., 2009, Comprehensive logistics. Springer.
• 10. Ikram, A. H., Salah O., Ali H., 2022, The impact of lean & green supply chain practices on sustainability: literature review and conceptual framework, LogForum, 18(1), 1-13, https://www.doi.org/10.17270/J.LOG.2022.684
• 11. Javadi, M.M., Winkenbach, M., 2021, Applications and Research avenues for drone-based models in logistics: A classification and review, Expert Systems with Applications, 177, https://www.doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2021.114854
• 12. Javaid, M., Haleem A., Singh, R.P., Suman, R., Gonzalez, E.S., 2022, Understanding the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in improving environmental sustainability, Sustainable Operations and Computers, 3, 203-217, https://www.doi.org/10.1016/j.susoc.2022.01.008
• 13. Karaman, A.S., Kilic, M., Uyar, A., 2020, Green logistics performance and sustainability reporting practices of the logistics sector: The moderating effect of corporate governance, Journal of Cleaner Production, 258, https://www.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.120718
• 14. Kawa, A., Pierański B., 2021, Green logistics in e-commerce, LogForum, 17(2), 183-192, https://www.doi.org/10.17270/J.LOG.2021.588
• 15. Lagorio, A., Zenezini, G., Mangano, G., Pinto, R., 2022, A systematic literature review of innovative technologies adopted in logistics management, International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, 25(7), https://www.doi.org/10.1080/13675567.2020.1850661
• 16. Lee, S. Y., Seo, Y. W., 2017, Corporate Social Responsibility Motive Attribution by Service Employees in the Parcel Logistics Industry as a Moderator between CSR Perception and Organizational Effectiveness, Sustainability, 9(3), https://www.doi.org/10.3390/su9030355
• 17. Lin, Y., Hu, J., 2024, Operational model innovation of Hainan Green Logistics Park under the carbon emission trading mechanism, Academic Journal of Business & Management, 6(8), 211-216, https://www.doi.org/10.25236/AJBM.2024.060831
• 18. Manzini, R., Accorsi, R., 2013, The new conceptual framework for food supply chain assessment, Journal of Food Engineering, 115(2), https://www.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2012.10.026
• 19. McKinnon, A., 2018, Decarbonizing logistics. Kogan Page.
• 20. Nikseresht, A., Golmohammadi, D., Zandieh, M., 2024, Sustainable green logistics and remanufacturing: a bibliometric analysis and future research directions, The International Journal of Logistics Management, 35(3), 755-803, https://www.doi.org/10.1108/IJLM-03-2023-0085
• 21. Parhi, S., Joshi, K., Gunasekaran, A., Sethuraman, K., 2022, Reflecting on an empirical study of the digitalization initiatives for sustainability on logistics: The concept of sustainable logistics 4.0, Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain, 4, https://www.doi.org/10.1016/j.clscn.2022.100058.
• 22. Rogers, E.M., 2003, Diffusion of innovations. Free Press.
• 23. Tetteh, F.K., Kwateng, K.O., Mensah, J., 2024, Green logistics practices: A bibliometric and systematic methodological review and future research opportunities, Journal of Cleaner Production, 476, https://www.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.143735
• 24. Verma, A., 2024, Green thinking: impact of smart technologies on supply chain management, Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management, https://www.doi.org/10.1108/JSTPM-01-2024-0020
• 25. Wang, M., Arisian, S. S., Wood, L.C., Wang, B., 2019. Logistics innovation capability and its impacts on the supply chain risks in the industry 4.0 era, Modern Supply Chain Research and Applications, https://www.doi.org/10.1108/MSCRA-07-2019-0015
• 26. Xu, B., Xu, R., 2022, Assessing the role of environmental regulations in improving energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions: Evidence from the logistics industry, Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 96, https://www.doi.org/10.1016/j.eiar.2022.106831
• 27. Xu, C., Li, L., 2024, The dynamic relationship among green logistics, technological innovation and green economy: Evidence from China, Heliyon, 10(4), https://www.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26534
• 28. Zarbakhshnia, N., Govindan, K., Kannan, D., Goh, M., 2023, Outsourcing logistics operations in circular economy towards to sustainable development goals, Business Strategy and the Environment, 32(1), 134-162, https://www.doi.org/10.1002/bse.3122
• 29. Zhang, H., Lai, J., Jie, S., 2024, Quantity and quality: The impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance on corporate green innovation, Journal of Environmental Management, 354, https://www.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120272
• 30. Zhao, R., Gao, Y., Jia, F., Gong, Y., 2022, Service design of green and low-carbon intracity logistics: an AHP approach, International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, 27(8), 1300-1321, https://www.doi.org/10.1080/13675567.2022.2129045

Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr POPUL/SP/0154/2024/02 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki II" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki (2025).