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Digital Transformation Perspectives in Warehousing – Initial Steps and Projections

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Warehousing is an essential part of any logistics system, and warehousing activities are seen as a source of competitiveness. In the context of current trends in digitalisation and digital transformation, the problems concerning the usage of information systems and technologies in warehousing are expected to be in focus. The objective of the research paper is to summarise the level of digital transformation in the field of warehousing in Bulgarian trade and manufacturing enterprises, and on that basis to define some common perspectives. The study is based on data collected from a survey focused on warehousing management. The current article defines several discussion areas such as digital transformation and smart warehousing, knowledge about warehousing management, and the importance of warehousing software and consulting market potential.

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  • Nikolay Dragomirov, 2022. "Digital Transformation Perspectives in Warehousing – Initial Steps and Projections," Economic Studies journal, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences - Economic Research Institute, issue 6, pages 133-153.
    • Handle: RePEc:bas:econst:y:2022:i:6:p:133-153
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    • M15 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - IT Management
    • M19 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Other
    • O31 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Innovation and Invention: Processes and Incentives
    • O32 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Management of Technological Innovation and R&D

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