What are the recent developments in transport and logistics services based on software solutions for smooth delivery in the UK?

Kachhadiya, Akshay Kumar (2024) What are the recent developments in transport and logistics services based on software solutions for smooth delivery in the UK? Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

The UK logistics market suffers from several problems related to the quality of services and the environment, such as compliance with the regulations and the speed and transparency that customers demand. In this case, software applications act as tools that contribute to the speed and efficiency of logistics operations. This paper is about the implementation of top-notch software technologies in the UK logistics system, focusing on the way they improve delivery smoothness and overall operational flexibility. Moving on, the implementation of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is shown to achieve a reduction in time and costs related to route planning and freight management. Furthermore, the issue of live tracking systems is also brought up, as these technologies have proven to be useful in maintaining transparency and customer satisfaction by giving accurate delivery updates. Besides that, the article considers the question of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Such systems form the core of the automation of the stock management process. The accuracy of the delivery depends on the reliability of these systems. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are being considered, and they are classified as predictive analytics, and decision-making tools that predict logistics bottlenecks and assist the operations. Furthermore, the paper has data analytics in strategic planning as one of the main points. UK logistics companies can leverage big data and use it for better demand forecasting, resource management, and optimisation of supply chain operations, which will in turn bring about effective risk management and contingency planning. The concluding part of this research will cover the challenges and prospects of integrating these software solutions by mentioning the need for cybersecurity measures and continuous innovation to meet global trends and emerging market demands. These sophisticated software solutions can be adopted by the logistics sector in the UK, and this will be a way to achieve operational efficiency, and better customer satisfaction as well as a strong competitive position in the global market.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email Cleary-Gaffney, Michael UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	D History General and Old World > DA Great Britain Q Science > QA Mathematics > Computer software T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Computer software R Medicine > Diseases > Outbreaks of disease > Epidemics > COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020- H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > Business Logistics > Supply Chain Management H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > Business Logistics > Transportation of Goods and Trade Logistics
Divisions:	School of Business > Master of Science in International Business
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	06 Jun 2025 15:06
Last Modified:	06 Jun 2025 15:06
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/7793

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