Intensifying Cross-border Logistics Collaboration Opportunities Using a Virtual Logistics Center
Peter Tamas *
Institute of Logistics, University of Miskolc, Hungary.
Bela Illes
Institute of Logistics, University of Miskolc, Hungary.
Tamas Banyai
Institute of Logistics, University of Miskolc, Hungary.
Agota Banyaine Toth
Institute of Logistics, University of Miskolc, Hungary.
Umetaliev Akylbek
Department of Logistics, Kyrgyz-German Technical Institute, Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov, Kyrgyzstan.
Robert Skapinyecz
Institute of Logistics, University of Miskolc, Hungary.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
There are a number of untapped opportunities for cross-border logistics cooperation, one of which is the operation of virtual logistics centers. The Institute of Logistics of the University of Miskolc researched the possibilities of establishing and operating Virtual Logistics Centers in many fields (e.g. automotive industry, maintenance systems, etc.). The paper describes a proposed concept for the operation of virtual logistics centers for cross-border cooperation, as well as explores the possible benefits of the application. The proposed concept can provide a good basis for the development of a virtual logistics center in the border regions of Miskolc (Hungary) - Košice (Slovakia), and also in the border regions of Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) -Almaty (Kazakhstan).
Keywords: Cross-border cooperation, logistics service, virtual logistics center, process improvement, competitiveness