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Erkut Akkartal

Erkut Akkartal , who completed his undergraduate education in electronics science, his master's degree and his doctorate in statistics and econometrics respectively, served as a Professor in the field of Supply Chain. He worked in the Turkish Naval Forces for 20 years and retired as a Colonel. There are over thirty publications and 290 citations on statistics and logistics management in various journals and congresses. He also gave lectures in the Czech Republic and the University of Inholland. Supply Chain Information Systems is his main field of study. He is the author of a book on this subject and 2 books of which he is the editor. He is currently the head of the Logistics Management department at Yeditepe University.

Publications

Digital Twin in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The advancement of technology has reshaped the pathway for products to reach end consumers, with disruptive technologies emerging as a key factor in streamlining operations and...

Internet of Things (IoT) Applications in Last Mile Delivery

The internet of things (IoT) stands out as a transformative technology that has significantly impacted various sectors, including last mile delivery (LMD). IoT has become an...

Effective Logistics for Sustainable Development Goals

The world is hyperlinked, globalized, commercial, and innovative, yet it has never reached the pinnacle of progress and interconnection that mankind is capable of. The role of an...

The Role of Logistics in Decent Work and Economic Growth

The aim of this chapter is to examine the global shortage of truck operators, highlighting its economic, social, and labor implications. It first explores how world population...