Technological advancements have become the backbone of modern society, influencing various aspects of life. From logistics to digital currencies and risk management, innovation is reshaping traditional practices to address contemporary challenges and enhance efficiency. Prof. Yavuz Toraman from the Vocational School Foreign Trade Programme, Istanbul Nisantasi University, delves into these interconnected domains, presenting insights from studies exploring new trends in logistics, the acceptance of emerging digital currencies and platforms, and improved approaches to managing risks.
Enhancing Last-Mile Delivery with EVs and Drones
Advancements in last-mile delivery improve efficiency and sustainability. Parcel services [1] and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) [2] increasingly use electric vehicles (EVs) to meet delivery demands. Drivers adopt EVs due to positive attitudes and ease of use but face challenges like inadequate infrastructure and regulatory barriers. Companies also integrate drones into delivery operations, leveraging their utility and compatibility [3]. Despite policy and infrastructure issues, drones actively complement traditional delivery methods.
The Evolving Landscape of Financial Transactions
Emerging payment systems like e-money and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) continue evolving financial transactions. Users embrace e-money for its convenience and efficiency [4], with trust and user-friendly design encouraging wider adoption. Introducing the Digital Turkish Lira (DTL) strengthens user confidence, as central bank support distinguishes it from decentralized cryptocurrencies [5]. Adoption increases when users perceive reliability and compatibility, though concerns about risk persist. Meanwhile, the growing role of the Metaverse in e-commerce highlights how platforms drive acceptance by prioritizing user preferences and security [6].
Risk Management: Disaster Response and Space Logistics
Risk management plays a vital role in disaster response and space logistics. Researchers assess disaster preparedness through the INFORM index, which provides actionable insights for better resource allocation and strategy refinement [7].
Space exploration captivates humanity, driven by the challenges of space logistics. The study on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 categorizes risks as environmental, technical, and process-based and analyzes their interrelations using PLS-SEM [8]. It finds significant links between environmental and technical risks and process risks, highlighting that improved quality perceptions mitigate these impacts. By emphasizing the dynamic nature of space logistics, the research calls for robust risk management to ensure mission success. It also underscores space logistics’ critical role in advancing exploration and commercialization, shaping it as a pivotal field for the future.
These studies highlight the pivotal role of innovation and technology in tackling modern challenges across industries. In addition to emphasizing usability, trust, and adaptability, the findings underline the need for robust infrastructure, policy, and research to drive adoption and optimize systems. By applying these insights, policymakers, businesses, and technologists can collaboratively create an efficient, secure, and resilient future.
*Notes: This article provides research teasers for each reference to showcase the novelties
References
[1] Alnıpak, S., & Toraman, Y. (2023). Acceptance of e-vehicles for last-mile parcel delivery from the perspective of drivers: A study in Turkiye. Logforum, 19(3), 443–459. https://doi.org/10.17270/J.LOG.2023.863
[2] Toraman, Y., & Öz, T. (2023). The use of new technologies in logistics: Drone (Uav) use in last mile delivery. Sosyoekonomi, 31(58), 105–124. https://doi.org/10.17233/sosyoekonomi.2023.04.05
[3] Toraman, Y., Bayirli, M., & Ramadani, V. (2024). New technologies in small business models: Use of electric vehicles in last-mile delivery for fast-moving consumer goods. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 31(3), 515–531. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSBED-08-2023-0375
[4] Bakkaloğlu, A., & Toraman, Y. (2022). Bireylerin elektronik para tutumlarının teknoloji kabul modeli çerçevesinde i̇ncelenmesi. Journal of Economic Policy Researches / İktisat Politikası Araştırmaları Dergisi, 9(2), 475–494. https://doi.org/10.26650/JEPR1099057
[5] Toraman, Y. (2022). User Acceptance of Digital Turkish Lira (DTL): Investigation in the Framework of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Planned Behaviour Theory (PBT). Sosyoekonomi, 30(54), 357–376. https://doi.org/10.17233/sosyoekonomi.2022.04.19
[6] Toraman, Y., & Geçi̇T, B. B. (2023). User acceptance of metaverse: An analysis for e-commerce in the framework of technology acceptance model(Tam). Sosyoekonomi, 31(55), 85–104. https://doi.org/10.17233/sosyoekonomi.2023.01.05
[7] Koç Ustali, N., Teki̇N, M., Toraman, Y., & Merdi̇Venci̇, F. (2023). Küresel risk yönetim i̇ndeksi değerlendirmesi: Gri tabanlı topsi̇s yöntemi uygulaması. Journal of Polytechnic. https://doi.org/10.2339/politeknik.1292856
[8] Toraman, Y. (2024). Space logistics and risks: A study on spacecraft. Journal of Polytechnic, 1–1. https://doi.org/10.2339/politeknik.1472919
Technological advancements have become the backbone of modern society, influencing various aspects of life. From logistics to digital currencies and risk management, innovation is reshaping traditional practices to address contemporary challenges and enhance efficiency. Prof. Yavuz Toraman from the Vocational School Foreign Trade Programme, Istanbul Nisantasi University, delves into these interconnected domains, presenting insights from studies exploring new trends in logistics, the acceptance of emerging digital currencies and platforms, and improved approaches to managing risks.
Enhancing Last-Mile Delivery with EVs and Drones
Advancements in last-mile delivery improve efficiency and sustainability. Parcel services [1] and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) [2] increasingly use electric vehicles (EVs) to meet delivery demands. Drivers adopt EVs due to positive attitudes and ease of use but face challenges like inadequate infrastructure and regulatory barriers. Companies also integrate drones into delivery operations, leveraging their utility and compatibility [3]. Despite policy and infrastructure issues, drones actively complement traditional delivery methods.
The Evolving Landscape of Financial Transactions
Emerging payment systems like e-money and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) continue evolving financial transactions. Users embrace e-money for its convenience and efficiency [4], with trust and user-friendly design encouraging wider adoption. Introducing the Digital Turkish Lira (DTL) strengthens user confidence, as central bank support distinguishes it from decentralized cryptocurrencies [5]. Adoption increases when users perceive reliability and compatibility, though concerns about risk persist. Meanwhile, the growing role of the Metaverse in e-commerce highlights how platforms drive acceptance by prioritizing user preferences and security [6].
Risk Management: Disaster Response and Space Logistics
Risk management plays a vital role in disaster response and space logistics. Researchers assess disaster preparedness through the INFORM index, which provides actionable insights for better resource allocation and strategy refinement [7].
Space exploration captivates humanity, driven by the challenges of space logistics. The study on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 categorizes risks as environmental, technical, and process-based and analyzes their interrelations using PLS-SEM [8]. It finds significant links between environmental and technical risks and process risks, highlighting that improved quality perceptions mitigate these impacts. By emphasizing the dynamic nature of space logistics, the research calls for robust risk management to ensure mission success. It also underscores space logistics’ critical role in advancing exploration and commercialization, shaping it as a pivotal field for the future.
These studies highlight the pivotal role of innovation and technology in tackling modern challenges across industries. In addition to emphasizing usability, trust, and adaptability, the findings underline the need for robust infrastructure, policy, and research to drive adoption and optimize systems. By applying these insights, policymakers, businesses, and technologists can collaboratively create an efficient, secure, and resilient future.
*Notes: This article provides research teasers for each reference to showcase the novelties
References
[1] Alnıpak, S., & Toraman, Y. (2023). Acceptance of e-vehicles for last-mile parcel delivery from the perspective of drivers: A study in Turkiye. Logforum, 19(3), 443–459. https://doi.org/10.17270/J.LOG.2023.863
[2] Toraman, Y., & Öz, T. (2023). The use of new technologies in logistics: Drone (Uav) use in last mile delivery. Sosyoekonomi, 31(58), 105–124. https://doi.org/10.17233/sosyoekonomi.2023.04.05
[3] Toraman, Y., Bayirli, M., & Ramadani, V. (2024). New technologies in small business models: Use of electric vehicles in last-mile delivery for fast-moving consumer goods. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 31(3), 515–531. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSBED-08-2023-0375
[4] Bakkaloğlu, A., & Toraman, Y. (2022). Bireylerin elektronik para tutumlarının teknoloji kabul modeli çerçevesinde i̇ncelenmesi. Journal of Economic Policy Researches / İktisat Politikası Araştırmaları Dergisi, 9(2), 475–494. https://doi.org/10.26650/JEPR1099057
[5] Toraman, Y. (2022). User Acceptance of Digital Turkish Lira (DTL): Investigation in the Framework of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Planned Behaviour Theory (PBT). Sosyoekonomi, 30(54), 357–376. https://doi.org/10.17233/sosyoekonomi.2022.04.19
[6] Toraman, Y., & Geçi̇T, B. B. (2023). User acceptance of metaverse: An analysis for e-commerce in the framework of technology acceptance model(Tam). Sosyoekonomi, 31(55), 85–104. https://doi.org/10.17233/sosyoekonomi.2023.01.05
[7] Koç Ustali, N., Teki̇N, M., Toraman, Y., & Merdi̇Venci̇, F. (2023). Küresel risk yönetim i̇ndeksi değerlendirmesi: Gri tabanlı topsi̇s yöntemi uygulaması. Journal of Polytechnic. https://doi.org/10.2339/politeknik.1292856
[8] Toraman, Y. (2024). Space logistics and risks: A study on spacecraft. Journal of Polytechnic, 1–1. https://doi.org/10.2339/politeknik.1472919
