logistics service providers

Dynamic routing is a major research topic for logistics service providers and based on satellite navigation systems. The major challenge in operational business practice applications is the dynamic high-performance analysis of GPS data with individual depots and vehicles in logistics - and the acceptance and use by logistics employees in administration and truck driver roles. Therefore this contribution outlines a basic design of a software and process system for these application areas in order to evaluate the first estimates regarding the overall business value of GPS-based dynamic routing in logistics.

In this paper we present a short summary of the empirical studie we conducted among German logistics service providers in order to derive the diffusion of methods of Lean Production Systems in this industry. The study sheds light on the extent of the latent application of some methods so as to evaluate the preconditions of the development of a „Lean Production System” for logistics service providers.