Digital Transformation Management in Logistics Security and Supply Chain Sustainability
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https://doi.org/10.61954/2616-7107/2026.10.2-4Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Internet of Things, Logistics, Supply Chain Management.Abstract
Background. Digital technologies have significantly improved logistics efficiency and transparency. An analysis of TBC Logistics data (Georgian logistics company) indicates faster delivery, improved security, and higher customer satisfaction. Workforce competence, technological innovation, and organisational adaptability are essential drivers of sustainable growth. This study uses regression analysis to assess the impact of digital technologies on the logistics sector.
Purpose. This study investigates the influence of digital technologies on efficiency and transparency in the Georgian logistics sector. The aim includes analysing and integrating technologies in the logistics sector, identifying opportunities for improvement and challenges, using workforce competencies, and evaluating how digital transformation increases competitiveness, innovation, and the long-term strategic development of the logistics sector.
Findings. The analysis shows that digital technologies have a positive impact on logistics processes. The regression model explains 68% of the variance in employee positive experience (R² = 0.68), demonstrating strong explanatory power of the included independent variables. This does not imply a 68% improvement, but rather that the model explains 68% of the variability in the dependent variable. Among the predictors, technology effectiveness shows the most decisive influence on employee positive experience, with a standardised coefficient (β = 0.42, p ≤ 0.01), indicating a moderately strong effect. Factor analysis highlighted workforce competencies, technological innovation, and organisational stability as key factors (KMO = 0.78; Bartlett’s test p < 0.01).
Implication. Digital transformation fundamentally improves logistics operations by increasing efficiency and enhancing decision-making. Companies such as TBC Logistics achieve faster deliveries, reduce operational risks, and support sustainable growth in this manner. The integration of digital technologies uses personal training to improve organisational sustainability objectives in the modern logistics sector.
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