The third of the Webinar series of UTIKAD, the International Transport and Logistics Service Providers Association, took place on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. The past, present and future of digitalization in the webinar, which the industry has shown great interest, were discussed, the steps that companies should take towards digitalization, the strategies they should follow, and concrete applications related to digitalization in logistics.
UTIKAD General Manager Cavit Uğur, moderated by question and answer method, webinara, UTİKAD Board Member and Innovation Focus Group President Nil Tunasar, Dokuz Eylul University Logistics Management Department Professor. Dr. Okan Tuna, TroyAvi Consulting Founding President Dr. Emre Serpen and CLECAT Customs, Indirect Taxation and IT Senior Manager Dominique Willems participated as speaker.
Nil Tunasar, UTİKAD Board Member and Head of Innovation Focus Group, said,Especially the developments that have emerged since the 1920s have left themselves to artificial intelligence applications today. Interesting developments are taking place in many areas and technology is increasing its share in our lives day by day. Where to go today is a matter of curiosity. While some studies argue that artificial intelligence can never replace the human brain, some studies say that some professions will disappear completely in the coming years. ”
Taking the floor after Tunaşar, Professor of Logistics Management of Dokuz Eylül University. Dr. Okan Tuna On the other hand, he expressed his evaluations of digitalization with a different perspective. “We are talking about the concept of digitalization, but at this point, it is necessary to talk about digital transformation. I basically think that we need to separate the two concepts. The first is digitalization and the second is digital transformation. First of all, the problems in the organization should be determined, and then the ideas of how this digital transformation can adapt to the organization and how to use digitalization effectively with this adaptation should be focused on. Let's not forget that digitalization is a technology business, but primarily a strategic management business. The question of how much, at what dose, and at what stage will digitization be, is also very important. ”
Dominique Willems, CLECAT Customs, Indirect Taxation and IT Senior Manager, He stated that he was working on applications for digitalization throughout his career, but today's situation is still not at the desired level. Willems said, “To be realistic, I have not seen much change in the last 15, 20 years. Considering the point reached since the 90s, the logistics sector should focus more on this issue. ”
In the later minutes of the meeting, the steps and practices taken by the companies were evaluated.
Nil Tunaşar, UTİKAD Board Member and Innovation Focus Group President, said,Global information and communication technology expenditures are expected to reach approximately 2023 trillion dollars by 6. It is not expected to increase in 19 due to the COVID-2020 epidemic, but in the next period, IoT, robotics, virtual reality, 3D printer etc. "Expenditure on new technologies such as information and communication technologies is expected to increase its share day by day."
Tunaşar said, “When we examine the digitalization processes of big companies, we see that digital transformation increases the value and profitability of firms' stocks in the long term. The digital transformation of the 7 leading companies in the world shows that this transformation did not happen immediately, but it has significant financial impact. As a result of the digitalization of logistics processes, companies' stocks over 500 million dollars from 40% to 25%, delivery costs from 20% to 10%, warranty expenses from 25% to 12%, labor costs from 30% to 20% "It seems that they dropped to".
TroyAvi Consulting Founding President Dr. Emre Serpen, drew attention to the need to speed up the digitization stages in order to accelerate the logistics processes. Dr. Serben; “In many countries and industries, digitization steps have been intensely taken and are continuing to progress rapidly. When we consider all these, the logistics sector also needs a lot of work to be done in this sense. The most important reason why the digitalization in the logistics sector is lagging behind other industries is that it consists of a multi-layered structure. The fact that logistics companies have very different cultures is seen as a factor. At the same time, companies need to support their staff working on IT. "The applications of digitalization will continue to increase day by day all over the world, and those who follow these changes will remain in the system, while those who do not obey will remain outside the system."
Professor of Logistics Management at Dokuz Eylül University. Dr. Okan Tuna, During his speech, he also mentioned the "Logistics Trends and Expectations Survey" conducted in collaboration with UTİKAD and Dokuz Eylül University Maritime Faculty.
Professor Dr. Danube; “We asked the companies representing the logistics sector what will affect the industry most in the next 5 years. We got the answer to the robotics and automation systems and the internet of things. I understand that from these results, the logistics sector in Turkey and recognizes the importance of this work is still working on this issue. However, we should not forget that digitization will reduce costs, but other costs will occur, which we never expected. However, I think the work on digitalization will be longer lasting. Transport Works Organizers should be able to use and integrate data both externally and internally. With the works to be carried out both publicly and individually, the gains in this matter will be great. ”
Speaking after Tuna Dominique, CLECAT Customs, Indirect Taxation and IT Senior Manager Willems,During his presentation, he discussed digitalization applications with a wide perspective. Willems, He explained CLECAT's approach to digitization with the following words:
“Data sovereignty is key, and digitalization should not be seen as a goal by itself, but as a tool for increased efficiency. Electronic data exchange should be the focus on the digitalization of documents. A distributed network structure is always better than single-center solutions. At the same time, the EU should avoid choosing a single solution and technology by applying technological neutrality. ”
Stating that it is an almost completely digitalized and automated system when looking at customs and trade in Europe today, Willems said, “Currently, legislation provides us with a lot of simplification. When we look at the EU countries, they are among the first 25 countries in the Logistics Performance Index. However, this situation brings with it difficulties such as increasing security and security threats, increasing trade barriers, food, health and environmental problems, and new ways are required for international trade to continue growing. ”
During the webinar, the need for the support of public institutions was emphasized once again, in order to carry out digitalization efforts, by stating the necessity of a platform that will integrate all logistics companies.
“UTİKAD Logistics Digitalization and Concrete Initiatives Webinar” ended with answering the questions of the audience. UTİKAD will continue to inform the logistics sector with its webinars on various topics in the following period.
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