Sanal Ürün ve Geleneksel Ürünlerin Lojistik Bağlamında Karşılaştırılması

Year 2023, Volume: 16 Issue: 1, 1 - 14, 13.07.2023

Mesut Atasever , Bekir Köse

Abstract

Bu çalışmada, sanal ve geleneksel ürünlerin lojistik açısından karşılaştırılması incelenmiştir. Çalışmanın amacı, her iki ürün türünün lojistik süreçlerini değerlendirmek ve avantajlarını ortaya koymaktır. Literatür taraması sonucunda, sanal ürünlerin lojistik süreçleri için özel modlar geliştirildiği ve geleneksel ürünlere göre daha hızlı ve düşük maliyetli bir taşıma sağlandığı belirlenmiştir. Ancak, sanal ürünlerin lojistik sürecindeki diğer faktörlerin etkisi hala tartışma konusudur.
Yöntem olarak, kaynak tarama ve yorumlama metodu kullanılmıştır. Çalışma, sanal ürünlerin lojistiğinin daha az fiziksel hareket gerektirdiği için daha düşük maliyetli ve avantajlı olduğunu göstermektedir. Ancak, her iki ürün türünün de benzer lojistik sorunlarla karşılaşabileceği ve bu sorunların çözülmesi için stratejik yaklaşımların benimsenmesi gerektiği vurgulanmaktadır.
Sanal ve geleneksel ürünlerin lojistik açısından karşılaştırılması, işletmelerin lojistik stratejilerini ve süreçlerini optimize etmeleri için önemli bir bilgi kaynağı sağlamaktadır. Depolama, stok, taşıma, talep ve geri dönüşüm gibi farklı konularda dikkate alınması gereken farklılıklar bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışma, işletmelerin rekabet avantajı elde etmek ve tüketici beklentilerine uyum sağlamak için bu faktörleri göz önünde bulundurmalarını önermektedir.
Sanal ve geleneksel ürünlerin lojistik, kalite ve müşteri memnuniyeti açısından karşılaştırılması, işletmelerin ve araştırmacıların ilgisini çeken bir konu olacağı düşünülmektedir. Bu çalışma, mevcut literatüre yeni bir katkı sağlamakta ve konuyla ilgilenen kişilere önemli bir referans kaynağı sunmaktadır.

Keywords

Sanal Ürün, Lojistik, Dijitalleşme

COMPARISON OF VIRTUAL AND TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN THE CONTEXT OF LOGISTICS

Abstract

In this study, the comparison of virtual and traditional products in terms of logistics has been examined. The aim of the study is to evaluate the logistics processes of both product types and to reveal their advantages. As a result of the literature review, it was determined that special modes were developed for the logistics processes of virtual products and a faster and lower cost transportation was provided compared to traditional products. However, the impact of other factors in the logistics process of virtual goods is still a matter of debate.
As a method, source scanning and interpretation method was used. The study shows that the logistics of virtual goods is more cost-effective and advantageous as it requires less physical movement. However, it is emphasized that both types of products may encounter similar logistical problems and strategic approaches should be adopted to solve these problems.
Comparing virtual and traditional products in terms of logistics provides an important source of information for businesses to optimize their logistics strategies and processes. There are differences to be considered in different subjects such as storage, stock, transportation, demand and recycling. This study suggests that businesses should consider these factors in order to gain competitive advantage and adapt to consumer expectations.
It is thought that the comparison of virtual and traditional products in terms of logistics, quality and customer satisfaction will be a subject that attracts the attention of businesses and researchers. This study makes a new contribution to the existing literature and provides an important reference source for those interested in the subject.

Keywords

Virtual Product, Logistics, Digitalization

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