Traditionally, the formulation of logistics strategies to execute various logistics services is done by human experts. In this paper, a knowledge-based logistics strategy system (KLSS) is designed in helping them to support the logistics strategy development stage by retrieving and analyzing useful knowledge and solutions in a timely and cost effective manner. The proposed knowledge-based syste...

Hybrid patient classification system in nursing logistics activities is discussed in this paper. Hybrid classification model is based on two of the most used competitive artificial neural network algorithms that use learning vector quantization models (LVQ) and self-organizing maps (SOM). In general, the history of patient classification in nursing dates back to the period of Florence Nightinga...

In the past, logistics used to be a core function of production and trading companies but many of them started to outsource at least parts of their logistics functions to specialized logistics service providers in terms of logistics contracts. With this, sophisticated business models such as value added logistics service providers evolved which focus on tasks of planning, coordination and monit...

Coordination in healthcare networks becomes increasingly important to enable integrated care scenarios, to enhance patient satisfaction and to reduce costs of the treatment processes. A process-oriented approach for coordination in healthcare networks is introduced. It shows how interorganizational treatment processes can be supported by the concept of process-based e-service-logistics. The all...

This paper introduces an approach for seamless plug & play data integration in a novel urban logistics concept. The logistics concept is called ubiquitous logistics and contains an agent-based perspective on shared logistics resources. Each private and public vehicle participating in the concept, as well as parcels, features an intelligent agent that may request (or offer) information services ...

Logistics has grown dramatically, especially where identifying, locating, or tracking objects in ports are important, because ports are gateways to extended markets. In this paper, we analyze the new requirements of port logistics after a brief introduction and present a system prototype. Then we describe the design and implementation of an RFID system for IT-based port logistics. Our solution ...

Corporation’s own-running logistics are often inefficient, so more and more corporations would like to choose outsource logistics, that is, corporations use the third-party logistics suppliers to provide logistics services. The third-party logistics can simplify the distribution sectors, transport reasonably, use and allocate rationally the existing resources, and avoid the problems of funds us...

With the increasing demand for customized logistics services in the manufacturing industry, the key factor in realizing the competitiveness of a logistics service supply chain LSSC is whether it can meet specific requirements with the cost of mass service. In this case, in-depth research on the time-scheduling of LSSC is required. Setting the total cost, completion time, and the satisfaction of...

In managing healthcare logistics, cost is not the only factor to be considered. The level of items’ criticality used in patient care services plays an important role as well. A stock-out incident of a high critical item could threaten a patient's life. In this paper, the DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) methodology is used to drive improvement projects based on customer driven cri...

This paper describes the approach aimed at supporting industrial enterprises, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in solving research and technological problems in their business sector of transport logistics services. The approach is focused on strengthening SMEs technological facilities and creating a win-win situation for the actors of the global transport logistics chain (shippi...