Measuring the impact of the use of smart energy in logistics companies on technological progress, operations performance and green environment: Egypt as a case study

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the role of the use of smart energy in logistics companies to increase technological progress, improve operation performance and lead to a green environment. Design/methodology/approach: Primary data were collected through a questionnaire. This questionnaire targeted 80 employees of supply chain department working at logistics companies located in Alexandria, Egypt. The collected data were analyzed through using data testing using validity and reliability, descriptive analysis, testing regression assumptions, normality test for the research variables, correlation and regression. Findings: The results succeeded to prove that the use of smart energy has a significant effect on technological progress, operation performance and green environment. Research implications/limitations: This research provides a clear understanding to the decision makers and policy makers of the suitable ways of applying smart energy projects in the logistics companies in Alexandria, Egypt. It also shows the positive effect of smart energy projects on other variables, which encourages applying the smart energy projects, whether in the logistics companies or in other fields. Moreover, this study has a limitation regarding the sample as it depends on a sample of 80 employees at a certain context: the logistics industry. Originality: This paper adds new dimensions to the framework of smart energy, whereas previous studies only focus on the application and the usage of smart energy without focusing on its impact on other dimensions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]