ICT for logistics and freight transportation: A literature review and research agenda

International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management

Volumn 41, Issue 5, 2011, Pages 457-483

  Perego, Alessandro ^a   Perotti, Sara ^a   Mangiaracina, Riccardo ^a  

^a POLITECNICO DI MILANO   (Italy)

Author keywords

Freight transportation; Information and communication technology; Intelligent transportation systems; Third party logistics service providers

Indexed keywords

EID: 79959275281     PISSN: 09600035     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09600031111138826     Document Type: Review

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