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Digital e-CMR consignment note – added value for supply chain partners involved
Digital e-CMR consignment note – added value for supply chain partners involved

Author(s): Sandra Duda, Anna Korczak
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Transport / Logistics
Published by: Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie
Keywords: digitization; Industry 4.0; logistics; digital technologies in supply chain; electronic Waybill e-CMR; added value;

Summary/Abstract: The introduction of innovative solutions and digitization in the supply chain are the key to the rapid development of enterprises. The constant development of technology is an important aspect of the supply chain readiness to support Industry 4.0 logistics. One of the breakthrough solutions for paper documentation in the transport process is the electronic e-CMR consignment note. The article reviews the literature in the field of digitization and digitization of documentation. A diagram is presented that explains the functioning of the e-CMR, taking into account the individual participants who use the document at a given time and place. A comparison of was made a traditional CMR letter with an electronic letter was made in terms of various criteria, and then the benefits of introducing e-CMR. Were indicated It has been shown that a digital consignment note can significantly add value to the supply chain partners involved. Based on the research carried out in a selected company providing transport services, the significant benefits of implementing the e-CMR system were also presented.

  • Issue Year: 6/2021
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 5-19
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: English