The connections between Industry 4.0 and Logistics 4.

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 Both terms Industry 4.0 and Logistics 4.0 are interconnected. The new approach to production processes
results in new needs regarding logistics.

The characteristic features of the new approach to logistics are:

• Extensive use of the internet of things,

• Constant transparency/ visibility of a complete supply chain for all participants of the process
• A possibility of unambiguous verification of the supply chain coherence (making use of the blockchain
technology
• A possibility of dynamic optimisation of supply chains and suppliers.

Logistics 4.0 comprises the process aspect like

• BPM handling
• The technological (supporting the logistics by means of the latest IT solutions)

The effective approach to Logistics 4.0 should include solutions regarding:

supporting logistics processes planning, warehouse operation and deployment of goods in warehouses,
management of intelligent transport system, and also management of secure information flows
. Solutions in the area of Logistics 4.0 include
• Sensors in cyber-physical systems (RFID, LIDAR, accelerometers, GPS, cameras, humidity sensors)
• Intelligent Transportation System usage
• Telematics technology usage
• Support for blockchain technology
• The use of drones, robots and autonomous vehicles
• Using electronic marketplace platforms