Logistics 4.0 and supply chain in production engineering: technological advances and challenges in the digital age

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47456/bjpe.v11i3.48533
Keywords:
Logistics 4.0, Supply Chain 4.0, Industry 4.0, Smart Supply Chain
Abstract

This article analyzes the technological advances and challenges inherent to Logistics 4.0 and Supply Chain 4.0 in the context of Production Engineering. There is a growing adoption of emerging technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, and Blockchain, which favor connectivity, automation, and real-time data analysis. The ProKnow-C methodology was used to support the research, enabling the careful selection and analysis of relevant scientific publications produced between 2010 and 2024. The results demonstrate significant benefits, such as increased operational efficiency, traceability, and strategic planning capabilities, and present examples of applications in companies that have already implemented these technologies. However, challenges such as high implementation costs, the complexity of technological integration, and the need for professional qualifications still constitute barriers to large-scale adoption. The conclusion is that, to ensure effective digital transformation, organizations must develop adaptive strategies, combining innovation with overcoming identified challenges. This process is essential for making operations more agile, competitive, and aligned with the demands of the contemporary market.

Author Biographies
  1. Hertiquitefanio J. dos Santos Souza, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES)

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  2. Jordan Lavanholle Rosa, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES)

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  3. Noamy Lima Cardozo, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES)

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  4. Noele Bissoli Perini Souza, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES)

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  5. Marcos Wagner Jesus Servare Junior, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES)

    Engenheiro de Produção e mestre em Engenharia Civil pela Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. Atualmente cursa o Doutorado em Engenharia Elétrica na mesma Universidade com período sanduíche na Hautes Études Commerciales de Montréal. Atua como Docente na Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES), Campus São Mateus, ES.

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Cover of the 2025 issue of the Brazilian Journal of Production Engineering. The image shows a drone carrying a box in a high-tech warehouse filled with tall racks and packages. The scene is enhanced with digital graphic overlays, suggesting a smart logistics system. The featured article title appears at the top in three different languages: Portuguese, English, and Spanish. In the lower right corner, there is a colorful hot air balloon logo along with the journal’s ISSN.
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Published
2025-08-08
Issue
Vol. 11 No. 3 (2025): Regular Issue (July - September)
Section
LOGISTICS
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Souza, H. J. dos S., Rosa, J. L., Cardozo, N. L., Souza, N. B. P., & Servare Junior, M. W. J. (2025). Logistics 4.0 and supply chain in production engineering: technological advances and challenges in the digital age. Brazilian Journal of Production Engineering, 11(3), 181-190. https://doi.org/10.47456/bjpe.v11i3.48533