ISSN: 1304-7191 | E-ISSN: 1304-7205
FLEXTRANS 4.0–Smart Logistics for Smart Cities
1Sakarya University, Sakarya Business School, SAKARYA
Sigma J Eng Nat Sci 2017; 8(): 269-277
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Abstract

Today, the transportation sector, which has developed rapidly, has become an integral part of production and trade. In addition to optimizing the criteria such as time, quantity and cost necessary for delivering a product to the consumer, the highest benefit for the whole environment have to be considered to create optimized results. That is why new technologies, like used for Geographic Information Systems, are becoming increasingly important. To provide adequate results apart from knowledge on environmental issues, products, and transport elements, emerging technologies and innovative methodologies have to be considered. Especially, in fast changing dynamic environments like transportation, it is essential that applications are adaptable for different demands. The ability of the system to respond to various needs, adaptability and permanence are one of the most important features. In this paper, the implementation of new FLEXTRANS4.0 applications for logistics and smart cities within the European Union have been examined and the developed method discussed in detail. A model is drawn up on what kind of method should be used to implement the application, considering time and cost constraints. FLEXTRANS4.0 is available in logistics and transportation, and it is a piece of work ensuring permanent and flexible solutions.