SMART LOGISTICS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF URBAN PUBLIC TRANSPORT ENTERPRISES

Abstract

Introduction. In the current conditions of economic digitalization and the development of the smart-city concept, smart logistics is becoming increasingly important as an innovative direction in the management of urban public transport enterprises. The use of digital technologies, intelligent transport systems, Big Data, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence contributes to increasing the efficiency of transport processes, improving the quality of passenger services, and ensuring the sustainable development of transport infrastructure. At the same time, the implementation of smart logistics in the activities of transport enterprises requires the generalization of scientific approaches and the identification of key principles and components of its functioning.

Purpose. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the theoretical foundations of smart logistics in the management of urban public transport enterprises, determine its principles, and characterize its main components in the context of the digital transformation of the transport system.

Materials and Methods. The study is based on the analysis of scientific works of domestic and foreign scholars concerning smart logistics, digitalization of transport infrastructure, and the development of intelligent transport systems. The methods of theoretical generalization, systematization, comparative analysis, and logical generalization were used in the research.

Results. The study summarizes scientific approaches to interpreting the essence of smart logistics and identifies technological and managerial-integrative approaches to its understanding. The author’s definition of smart logistics as an integrated digital system for managing transport, information, and resource flows is proposed. The main principles of smart logistics functioning are determined, including digitalization, integration, adaptability, automation, customer orientation, and sustainable development. The key components of smart logistics in the management of urban public transport enterprises are also characterized, including intelligent transport systems, GPS monitoring, Big Data, IoT, artificial intelligence, digital management platforms, and automated dispatching systems.

Prospects. Further research should focus on the development of practical mechanisms for implementing smart logistics at urban public transport enterprises, assessing the effectiveness of digital technologies, and substantiating models of digital transformation of transport infrastructure within the development of the smart-city concept.