Context:

Due to the technological breakthrough in worldwide productive systems generated by the 4.0 revolution, it has become necessary to make sweeping changes to logistics in order to allow supply chains to enhance their performance and response times. Hence, the concept of Logistics 4.0 was born. Although many developed countries have implemented the principles of Logistics 4.0, there is still a breach in its study and application worldwide. This article explores the challenges and trends in the implementation of Logistics 4.0.

Method:

Articles published from 2015 to 2021 in the Scopus, Science Direct, Taylor and Francis, and Google Scholar databases were analyzed via a systematic literature review.

Results:

A conceptualization of Logistics 4.0 was proposed which includes a definition, objectives, characteristics, and the most representative technologies in its implementation. Likewise, the main challenges and trends facing industries in the implementation of Logistics 4.0 within supply chains were identified.

Conclusions:

Logistics 4.0 is a novel term that has aroused the interest of researchers, governments, and companies worldwide, which is due to its promising benefits in reducing response times and increasing flexibility and collaboration in supply chains. However, the lack of a common framework for its study and adoption has hindered its integration in companies and supply chains, especially for those facing technical, social, economic, and legal barriers for the implementation of Logistics 4.0.

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