Title: Application of wireless data systems on transportation logistics of the future

Authors: Maryam S. Nuser, Ghazi M. Magableh

Addresses: Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Sciences, Department of Computer Information Systems, Irbid-Yarmouk University, P.O. Box 4957, Irbid, 211-63 Jordan. ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Prince Faisal Technical College (PFTC), Al-Balqa' Applied University (BAU), Amman-Jordan P.O. Box 4957, Irbid, 211-63 Jordan

Abstract: The explosion in the capability and number of applications for Wireless Data Systems (WDSs) has allowed both personal and business consumers to become better connected to the world around them. Improved fleet connectivity may result in other potential benefits to the transportation infrastructure as well as to the industry|s carriers and shippers. To analyse the current WDSs used in the transportation systems, a survey was designed and distributed to some large trucking companies. This research presents an analysis of the transportation marketplace to assess current applications of WDSs and develop a framework for potential future directions of WDS implementation.

Keywords: transportation logistics; wireless data systems; transportation data systems; trucking companies; freight industry; SCM; supply chain management; information systems; wireless logistics; logistics support; integrated systems; fleet connectivity; transportation infrastructure; freight carriers; freight shippers; logistics systems; logistics management.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLSM.2011.039600

International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 2011 Vol.8 No.4, pp.444 - 470

Published online: 06 May 2015 *

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