Open AccessA Value Chain Analysis of Seaport in The Context of Industry 4.0
Author(s) -
Sedat Baştuğ,
Gamze Arabelen,
Ceren Altuntaş Vural,
Halil Hüseyin İshak KESİKTAŞ,
Durmuş Ali Deveci
Publication year - 2017
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.18872/deu.df.ulk.2017.008
Subject(s) - value chain , context (archaeology) , port (circuit theory) , business , value (mathematics) , industrial organization , transparency (behavior) , chain (unit) , modular programming , computer science , supply chain , engineering , marketing , paleontology , physics , astronomy , machine learning , computer security , electrical engineering , biology , programming language
The main aim of this study is to reveal the role and contribution of the Industry 4.0 in the value chain of the seaports. To reach this aim, first the value chain activities in port industry are identified by literature review. Later, the Industry 4.0 applications utilized by ports is explored with web sites content analysis of ten major innovative seaports considering the seven technological characteristics of Industry 4.0 including digitalization, autonomization, transparency, mobility, modularization, networkcollaboration and socializing. Findings of the study are expected to present how ports make of use of Industry 4.0 in creating value for customers and thus gain competitive advantages.
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