Digitalization of Supply Chains: Focus on International Rail Transport in the Case of the Czech Republic

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Abstract

The digitalization of supply chains presents a complex subject for research based on different geography setups, legal policy frameworks and a focus on technology. The paper discusses potential and issues in regards to the digitalization implementation in supply chains of the future with a focus laid on rail transport as one of the transport modes in freight distribution. The authors analyze empirical data for the Czech Republic as a geographically scoped case study by analyzing interviews with business practitioners that are active in the rail transport market. The research outcomes interlink the development of the legal framework in international rail transport with the emergence of electronic transport documentation as an important practical aspect of digitalization. Finally, it raises questions related to the critical preconditions of digitalization of supply chains.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 53rd Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
EditorsTung X. Bui
Number of pages7
Place of PublicationHonolulu
PublisherHawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS)
Publication date2020
Pages4540-4546
ISBN (Print)9780998133133
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event53rd Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS 2020 - Grand Wailea, Maui, United States
Duration: 7 Jan 202010 Jan 2020
Conference number: 53
https://scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu/handle/10125/63576

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Conference53rd Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS 2020
Number53
LocationGrand Wailea
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMaui
Period07/01/202010/01/2020
Internet address
SeriesProceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
ISSN1060-3425

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