Pursuing transport Digitalization to Achieve Transport Cost Optimization

• In Event: LOGISTICS and TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT: Exploring the Frontiers: Unveiling Novel Technologies and Strategies for Tackling Logistics Challenges

Abstract

Interest in transport digitalization is growing. However, the antecedents and outcomes of transport digitalization are not well understood. This study argues that transport digitalization first generates digital transport capabilities (end-to-end visibility, smart scheduling, and smart transport assets utilization), which leads to enhanced transport cost optimization. Data was obtained from 138 transport firms and analysed using SEM. The findings of the study confirm that transport digitalization results in the creation of the three digital transport capabilities which enhances transport cost optimization. Additionally, transport digitalization's effect on transport cost optimization is mediated through smart scheduling capability and smart transport assets utilization capability.

Authors

• Abdul Samed Muntaka, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi

• Benjamin Agyei-Owusu, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

• John Manso Frimpong, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi