Table 1.
Smart technologies use in food logistics
| Smart technology | Key applications in food logistics | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) |
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| Big data analytics |
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| Cloud computing |
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| Smart contracts |
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| 5G connectivity |
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| Artificial intelligence (AI) |
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| Drones |
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| Digital platforms |
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| Supply chain digital integration |
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[i] Source: authors’ own study based on Chen (2024), Khatib and Barco (2021), Wei (2024).
Table 2.
Descriptive statistics of the LTAI indicator for Poland and Lithuania
| Parameter | Poland | Lithuania |
|---|---|---|
| Average LTAI | .431 | .044 |
| Median | .500 | .000 |
| Standard deviation | .296 | .067 |
Table 3.
Results of χ2 significance tests for comparing the use of logistics technologies in Poland and Lithuania
| Technology | χ2 | p value |
|---|---|---|
| Smart cargo tracking | 10.50 | .0012 |
| Intelligent vehicle technology | 38.47 | < .0001 |
| Data analytics & predictive | 29.10 | < .0001 |
| IoT supply-chain tracking | 14.25 | .0002 |
| e-CMR | 5.93 | .015 |