Industry 4.0 in logistics management in Latin America: A bibliometric review

Abstract

Purpose: This research aims to identify the use of Industry 4.0 in logistics management in Latin America through a bibliometric review of different databases.

Design/methodology/approach: This study used a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive approach methodology, and the PRISMA method was used for a bibliometric review. Recent articles on Industry 4.0 in logistics management in Latin America, obtained from Scielo, Scopus and Science Direct, were included. The Rayyan tool helped in the selection and elimination of duplicates.

Findings: Twenty-nine research articles were included. The articles that were found allow highlighting the benefit of industry 4.0 in competitiveness. In which it is reflected that logistics manages the efficient flow of materials and information to deliver products to the final customer with quality and low costs. Industry 4.0 promises to transform logistics with technologies such as IoT, artificial intelligence and Big Data, optimizing processes, improving flexibility and risk management.

Originality/value: This research allows to expand the knowledge of the application of Industry 4.0 at the Latin American level, as it provides specific and contextual data on how these technologies can optimize logistics processes in the region, thus fostering competitiveness and innovation in a constantly evolving global market.