International Business Logistics Journal

26/01/2025

International Business Logistics Journal
Volume 4, Issue 2, 2024
https://apc.aast.edu/ojs/index.php/IBL/issue/view/82/showToc

Is the inland waterways system primed for mitigating road transport in Egypt?
Islam Hassanin, Patrizia Serra, Julie Iskander, Silvia Gamboa-Zamora, Lixin Shen, Yiqian Liu, Matjaz Knez
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21622/IBL.2024.04.2.1056

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to investigate the possibility of using hybrid transportation modes depending on inland waterways transport to reduce the dependency on road transport in Egypt focusing on environmental, economic, and social measures.

Design/ methodology/ approach

The research is considered inductive qualitative research that employed a focus group tool to collect interactive and in-depth insights from experts in the field of transportation within different sectors in Egypt because the study needs a deep investigation to validate the preparedness of inland waterways in Egypt.

Findings

The study revealed that, while Egypt's inland waterways have significant potential to reduce reliance on road transport, significant challenges require being addressed, such as infrastructure improvements, fleet modernization, labor training, and government incentives, all of which have been recognized as significant opportunities for development and are critical to exposing the true potential of this mode in Egypt.

Research implications/ limitations

One of the major research limitations encountered in this study was a lack of comprehensive and up-to-date data on inland waterway transport in Egypt. The data accessible from diverse sources, such as government bulletins, reports, and scholarly publications, is often inconsistent.

Practical implications/ limitations

Many practical limitations were involved during the study, including the socioeconomic elements that form perceptions regarding inland waterways transport, which may have influenced participants' perspectives. Also, analyzing focus group sessions is time-consuming to uncover, articulate, and illuminate meaning from the data collected.

Originality

This study fills a significant gap throughout the body of literature by investigating the integration of inland waterways transport with road transport in Egypt. It is a stakeholder-centered approach focused on Egyptian experts' comments about the two modes. This study provides practical insights that could improve and promote sustainable transportation in Egypt.

19/01/2025

International Business Logistics Journal
Volume 4, Issue 2, 2024
https://apc.aast.edu/ojs/index.php/IBL/issue/view/82/showToc

Determinants of outbound logistics performance in selected Sub-Saharan Africa countries: a panel data analysis
Enock Musau Gideon, Noleen N. Pisa, Chengete Chakamera
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21622/IBL.2024.04.2.999

Abstract

Purpose
This study investigates the key determinants of outbound logistics performance in 22 Sub-Saharan African countries from 2010 to 2018. The aim is to identify how specific logistics-related factors affect overall supply chain efficiency in this region, characterized by diverse economic conditions and infrastructure challenges.

Design/methodology/approach
A panel data approach with fixed effects modeling was employed to analyze the influence of factors such as consignment tracking and tracing, logistics competency, customs clearance processes, and timely delivery of consignments on logistics performance. The research focuses on understanding how these variables interact over time and across countries.

Findings/results
The analysis reveals that timely delivery of consignments significantly enhances logistics performance, while customs clearance processes negatively impact it. Logistics competency has a marginally positive effect on performance. These results highlight the varying influence of each factor and the importance of considering country-specific conditions and time-specific variations in logistics performance analysis.

Practical implications

The findings have significant implications for policymakers and businesses. Policymakers are encouraged to prioritize improvements in consignment tracking and streamline customs procedures. For businesses, understanding the key determinants of logistics performance can inform strategic investments in logistics infrastructure and operational processes, ultimately enhancing overall supply chain efficiency in the region.

Originality/value
This paper contributes to the existing literature by offering insights into the unique logistics challenges faced by Sub-Saharan African countries. It provides a comprehensive analysis using a robust panel data approach, offering valuable information for decision-makers and stakeholders interested in improving outbound logistics performance in the region.

12/01/2025

International Business Logistics Journal
Volume 4, Issue 2, 2024
https://apc.aast.edu/ojs/index.php/IBL/issue/view/82/showToc
Table of Contents
Articles
1. Determinants of outbound logistics performance in selected Sub-Saharan Africa countries: a panel data analysis
Enock Musau Gideon, Noleen N. Pisa, Chengete Chakamera
DOI:https://dx.doi.org/10.21622/IBL.2024.04.2.999

2. Is the inland waterways system primed for mitigating road transport in Egypt?
Islam Hassanin, Patrizia Serra, Julie Iskander, Silvia Gamboa-Zamora, Lixin Shen, Yiqian Liu, Matjaz Knez
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21622/IBL.2024.04.2.1056
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06/01/2025

We’re excited to announce that the December issue of International Business Logistics Journal (IBL) volume 4 , issue 2 is officially published
Read the full issue at: https://apc.aast.edu/ojs/index.php/IBL/issue/view/71/showToc

04/12/2024

Call for Papers: International Business Logistics (IBL) Journal
The International Business Logistics (IBL) Journal invites submissions for our upcoming issue as a biannual international peer-reviewed journal, IBL serves as a premier platform for research articles, case studies, and reviews focusing on all aspects of logistics and its role in global business development.
We welcome submissions covering topics such as logistics, supply chain management, resilience, reverse logistics, digital transformation, sustainable development, and more. With an open-access model and no Article Processing Charges (APCs), IBL ensures accessibility for authors and readers alike.
We welcome experimental, computational, and theoretical studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in logistics and its intersection with various disciplines.
Submission Deadline: October 31, 2024
Submission Link: https://apc.aast.edu/ojs/index.php/RESD/user/register

29/09/2024

International Business Logistics Journal
Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2024
https://apc.aast.edu/ojs/index.php/IBL/issue/view/71/showToc

The effect of applied blockchain on economic sustainability
Hany Ayaad, Autumn Bizon, Nermin Gohar
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21622/IBL.2024.04.1.773

Abstract:
Purpose: What matters is that blockchain may be used to record anything of value, not only financial transactions. It is becoming increasingly clear that blockchain technology will drastically alter several industries, notably finance. Without a question, the financial industry is leading the way in the use of blockchain technology. Blockchain is quickly transforming the world economy. Given that distributed ledger technology, or blockchain, has the potential to always have a positive impact on society and the economy, this impact is crucial. Actually, there are more than just economic advantages to the blockchain, and some organizations have already begun to use its technological capabilities to solve issues in the real world. In order to determine the influence of applied blockchain on economic sustainability as well as the benefits and drawbacks of blockchain application for economy, this study will do so. Design/ methodology/ approach: The terms "blockchain" and " economy" were used to find qualitative information in earlier work. Finally, 50 articles in the fields of business, management, and accounting that had undergone peer review as well as book chapters and conference proceedings were chosen. White papers and unreviewed books were removed as non-scientific sources. Qualitative data were collected from previous literature using the keywords “blockchain” and “economy”. Then, preliminary data was used, by conducting 15 interviews with experts and managers in the financial sector in Egypt about their opinion on the adoption of artificial intelligence and its impact on economic sustainability. Findings: From the interviews, the study collected more detailed information about the blockchain. This could be represented in the three main themes; theme of blockchain advantages, theme of blockchain disadvantages and challenges and theme of blockchain opportunities. Finally, some recommendations were made to decision makers as well as future researchers in this field according to the study results.

25/09/2024

Call for Papers: International Business Logistics (IBL) Journal
The International Business Logistics (IBL) Journal invites submissions for our upcoming issue as a biannual international peer-reviewed journal, IBL serves as a premier platform for research articles, case studies, and reviews focusing on all aspects of logistics and its role in global business development.
We welcome submissions covering topics such as logistics, supply chain management, resilience, reverse logistics, digital transformation, sustainable development, and more. With an open-access model and no Article Processing Charges (APCs), IBL ensures accessibility for authors and readers alike.
We welcome experimental, computational, and theoretical studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in logistics and its intersection with various disciplines.

Submission Deadline: October 31, 2024
Submission Link: https://apc.aast.edu/ojs/index.php/RESD/user/register

16/09/2024

International Business Logistics Journal
Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2024
https://apc.aast.edu/ojs/index.php/IBL/issue/view/71/showToc

Stage-based maturity model approach for measuring enterprise governance of information technology and supply chain sustainability in Middle East and North Africa region
Mostafa Mohamed Alshamy, Walid Abdelmoez, Essam Eldean Elfakharany, Hany Ammar, Karolina Lis
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21622/IBL.2024.04.1.770

Abstract:
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to propose an easy-to-use and scientifically developed Enterprise Governance of Information Technology (EGIT) Maturity Models (MM) development methodology which can develop stage-based MMs. The proposed methodology will enable researchers in developing countries to build and use scientific EGIT stage-based MMs that can support organizations to measure their compliance to the diverse recent EGIT respective regulations easily while adapting with their local context needs and protect their supply chains.



Design/methodology/approach: This study is following an experimental approach by using the proposed methodology to develop an EGIT stage-based MM which is deployed and tested in three firms. The participating firms, which play a great role in supply chains, provided valuable feedback at the end of the experiment.



Findings: The participating firms provided evaluation of the tested MM depicting its value in measuring EGIT compliance. The findings show a positive and significant relationship between the use of the MM developed by the proposed methodology and the participating firms’ capability to measure their EGIT maturity and increase it. Moreover, the proposed methodology enables small and medium-sized organizations to measure their EGIT maturity levels without consuming much time or resources which they cannot afford like large organizations.



Research implications and limitations: During the research there were many challenges including and not limited to lack of EGIT MM developed in or for MENA region and EGIT awareness in MENA region. COVID 19 pandemic and its impact on the three participating organizations. The emergence of new regulations in MENA region during the research. Explaining the EGIT MM to different stakeholders with different background. Collecting and analysing the maturity of the three participating organization in all the processes of the four pillars.

Originality: In developing countries like Middle East and North Africa Region (MENA) region and especially Arab countries, EGIT plays a greater role in achieving new strategic visions set by emerging developing countries which have EGIT limited resources, lack of knowledge, and higher levels of risk. Although there are many MMs for EGIT, we could not find any adopting stage-based maturity measurement technique that was developed in or for the MENA region. Hence, this paper attempts to develop an EGIT Stage-based MM development methodology for Arab countries

08/09/2024

International Business Logistics Journal
Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2024
https://apc.aast.edu/ojs/index.php/IBL/issue/view/71/showToc

Table of contents
Articles
1.Stage-based maturity model approach for measuring enterprise governance of information technology and supply chain sustainability in Middle East and North Africa region
Mostafa Mohamed Alshamy, Walid Abdelmoez, Essam Eldean Elfakharany, Hany Ammar, Karolina Lis
DOI:https://dx.doi.org/10.21622/IBL.2024.04.1.770

2.The effect of applied blockchain on economic sustainability
Hany Ayaad, Autumn Bizon, Nermin Gohar
DOI:https://dx.doi.org/10.21622/IBL.2024.04.1.773

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04/09/2024

IBL Journal call for papers
International Business Logistics

Deadline: October 31, 2024
Submission Link: http://apc.aast.edu/ojs/index.php/ibl/user/register

21/07/2024

International Business Logistics Journal
Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2024
https://apc.aast.edu/ojs/index.php/IBL/issue/view/71/showToc

Table of Contents
Articles
1. Stage-based maturity model approach for measuring enterprise governance of information technology and supply chain sustainability in Middle East and North Africa region / Mostafa Mohamed Alshamy, Walid Abdelmoez, Essam Eldean Elfakharany, Hany Ammar, Karolina Lis
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21622/IBL.2024.04.1.770

2. The effect of applied blockchain on economic sustainability / Hany Ayaad, Autumn Bizon, Nermin Gohar
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21622/IBL.2024.04.1.773

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International peer reviewed academic journal focusing on International Business Logistics

08/04/2024

Call for Papers: International Business Logistics (IBL) Journal

The International Business Logistics (IBL) Journal invites submissions for our upcoming issue (June 2024). As a biannual international peer-reviewed journal, IBL serves as a premier platform for research articles, case studies, and reviews focusing on all aspects of logistics and its role in global business development.

We welcome submissions covering topics such as logistics, supply chain management, resilience, reverse logistics, digital transformation, sustainable development, and more. With an open-access model and no Article Processing Charges (APCs), IBL ensures accessibility for authors and readers alike.
We welcome experimental, computational, and theoretical studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in logistics and its intersection with various disciplines.

Submission Deadline: April 20th
E-ISSN: 2735-5969

For submission and inquiries, visit: https://apc.aast.edu/ojs/index.php/IBL/index

Sincerely,
Prof. Sara Elgazar
Editor-in-Chief, International Business Logistics Journal

07/01/2024

International Business Logistics Journal
Volume 3, Issue 2, December 2023
http://apc.aast.edu/ojs/index.php/IBL/issue/view/68/showToc

Table of Contents

Articles
1. Leveraging information technology for effective inventory management in Singapore’s supply chain industry / Keai Lim, Chen Sheng Chang, Jie Hui, Goh

2. Investigating challenges and opportunities of applying block-chain technology to reduce agrifood loss / Habiba Elrouby, Sahar Elbarky, Amal Sakr

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10/09/2023

International Business Logistics Journal
Volume 3, Issue 1, June 2023

Table of Contents
Editorials
1. The role of logistics in international crises and challenges /
Khaled El Sakty

Articles
1. Impact of COVID-19 on the global container shipping industry / Naira Shokair, Islam Abdelbary, Ishaka Sh*tu

2. An overview of the existing gap between the Romanian university educational offers focused on entrepreneurship and the maritime cruise industry / Gheorghe Militaru, Andreea Barbu, Dana C. Deselnicu, Sandra Haddad

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24/01/2023

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24/01/2023

Who We Are:
International Business Logistics (IBL) Journal is a biannual peer-reviewed scholarly open access journal published by Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport. IBL presents a global forum for dissemination of research articles, case studies and reviews focusing on all aspects of logistics and its role in business development worldwide. While articles in any area of business logistics and its related fields are welcomed, the journal is specifically interested in those dealing with management applications of theory and techniques. Articles which provide new knowledge and guidelines for conceptualizing, interpreting or executing the logistics activities and processes are of particular interest. All articles are anonymously reviewed for publication by referees, who look for original ideas that are clearly presented as a contribution to scientific knowledge. IBL publishes original and challenging work that has clear applicability to the business world. High quality contributions are therefore welcomed from both academics and professionals working in the field of management, logistics, supply chain management, transportation and all related fields.

11/01/2023

New issue was released from "International Business Logistics Journal" Volume 2, issue 2 (2022) now available
Table of contents:
1- SWOT analysis on the importance of Egypt and Sudan logistics transportation networks: a PDF systematic literature review/ Jilan A. Keshta, Mai S. ElDine, Mostafa Saber, Andreea Barbu.

2- Investigating the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict on the Egyptian market: insights from multiple sectors/ Tarek Fatouh, Engy Bayoumi, Micheal Orloff

Read the full text now by visiting RESD website:
http://apc.aast.edu/ojs/index.php/IBL/issue/view/53/showToc