Table 1

Key actors in L&SC digitalization

Key actorUnderlying logicFraming in logistics context
L&SC companiesCorporationDigitalization is a business case
MarketUse innovations outside of logistics further advance the company's competitive advantage
Technology companiesCorporationUse digitalization as a business model or use digitalization as foundation to build your business
MarketPioneer of the use of digitalization/trendsetter
Other industriesCorporationDigitalization is a business case
MarketIsomorphic behavior with regard to digitalization
ConsumersMarketCheap (at least affordable) and fast access to products and transport
The European UnionStatesInvest in digitalization but with strict regulation
The USAStateUse digitalization for global competition
ChinaStateUse digitalization to become the global leader in technology
Rest of the World (ROW)StatesUse digitalization to participate in globalization
Logistics associationsMarketInnovations outside of logistics can be used to further advance logistics
Institutions developing international standardsMarketDigitalization needs to be regulated for a level-playing field

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