Logistik 4.0 (EN)

Logistics 4.0

Logistics 4.0 refers to the digital transformation of the logistics industry through the use of technologies such as RFID, GPS, IoT, and Artificial Intelligence. These technologies enable real-time tracking, automated warehouse management, and connected transport chains for a transparent and efficient supply chain. The increasing networking of physical objects and systems requires specialized knowledge in data communication and IT security.

Architecture

flowchart TD     A[Sensors & RFID] --> B[IoT-Gateway]     B --> C[Edge Computing]     C --> D[Cloud-Platform]     D --> E[Analytics & AI]     D --> F[Supply-Chain-Management]     D --> G[Warehouse-Management]     E --> F     E --> G     F --> H[Transport-Management]     G --> H     H --> I[End Customer] 

In Context

• Typically used together with Industry 4.0, Supply Chain Management, and Smart Factory
• Related to: Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data Analytics, Autonomous Systems
• Example use: Real-time tracking of shipments via GPS and IoT sensors, automated warehouse robotics, predictive maintenance of transport vehicles