Success factors for Logistics 4.0 implementation: a systematic literature review

Autores
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47456/bjpe.v12i4.53236
Palavras-chave:
Logística 4.0, Fatores Críticos de Sucesso, Revisão Sistemática de Literatura
Resumo

Logistics 4.0 refers to the transformation of logistics processes through the adoption of digital technologies, promoting greater integration, connectivity, automation, and data-driven decision-making throughout the supply chain. However, despite the growing body of research on the subject, challenges remain in consolidating the factors that explain the successful implementation of Logistics 4.0 in this context. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the critical success factors through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR), considering studies published between 2011 and 2026. Based on the analysis of 43 selected studies, 11 critical success factors were identified, comprising six internal and five external factors, organized into organizational capabilities and external environmental conditions. Among the internal factors, technological infrastructure and systems integration, as well as data management and performance monitoring, were identified as particularly significant. Among the external factors, innovation and collaboration ecosystems, technological maturity, and cybersecurity emerged as the most relevant. The findings indicate that the successful implementation of Logistics 4.0 depends on the combination of internal capabilities and external conditions, providing a reference framework to support organizations in defining strategies and prioritizing actions aimed at adopting these technologies.

Biografia do Autor
  1. Brena Bezerra Silva, Universidade Federal da Bahia

    Possui graduação em Engenharia de Produção e Sistemas pela Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz (2012), mestrado em Engenharia de Produção pela Universidade Federal de São Carlos (2015) e doutorado em Engenharia de Produção pela Universidade Federal de São Carlos (2019). Atualmente é professor de ensino de ensino superior no curso de graduação em Engenharia de Produção da Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), no Instituto de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (ICTI), campus Camaçari. Tem experiência na área de Engenharia de Produção, com ênfase em Sistemas de Medição de Desempenho, Sustentabilidade Corporativa, Melhoria Contínua e Gestão e Controle da Qualidade, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: programas de qualidade Seis sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, big data para programas de qualidade e medição de desempenho.  http://lattes.cnpq.br/6895269832274542  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4054-3136

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Ilustração de um robô humanoide com aparência futurista, representando inteligência artificial e transformação digital, com circuitos eletrônicos e pontos luminosos em azul. No canto superior esquerdo, aparece o logotipo do balão colorido do BJPE. Na parte inferior, o título “Logística 4.0: Além da Tecnologia!”, acompanhado da identificação dos autores Santana, Araújo e Silva (2026). A imagem também apresenta logotipos institucionais e a identificação do Brazilian Journal of Production Engineering.
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13.11.2026
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v. 12 n. 4 (2026): N° Regular (Outubro - Dezembro) Fluxo Contínuo
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Santana, C. D., Araújo, A. P. M., & Silva, B. B. (2026). Success factors for Logistics 4.0 implementation: a systematic literature review. Brazilian Journal of Production Engineering, 12(4), 178-193. https://doi.org/10.47456/bjpe.v12i4.53236