Abstract
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, characterized by the integration of digital technologies into business operations, is reshaping the logistics
sector, requiring the development of advanced cognitive skills. This study addresses the growing need for adaptive logistics simulators by conducting a qualitative needs analysis. Through a combination of a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and qualitative content analysis of semi-structured interviews with six logistics experts from Latin America, the study identifies key features for simulator design that align with Industry 4.0 demands. The findings are threefold: (a) the simulator must incorporate features supporting decisionmaking and logistics planning in dynamic, uncertain contexts; (b) it should foster the development of complex thinking sub-competences, including systemic, critical, scientific, and innovative thinking; (c) it must provide actionable strategies for enhancing logistics education. These insights underscore the pivotal role of simulations in equipping STEM students and professionals with skills to thrive in the rapidly evolving Industry 4.0 landscape.
sector, requiring the development of advanced cognitive skills. This study addresses the growing need for adaptive logistics simulators by conducting a qualitative needs analysis. Through a combination of a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and qualitative content analysis of semi-structured interviews with six logistics experts from Latin America, the study identifies key features for simulator design that align with Industry 4.0 demands. The findings are threefold: (a) the simulator must incorporate features supporting decisionmaking and logistics planning in dynamic, uncertain contexts; (b) it should foster the development of complex thinking sub-competences, including systemic, critical, scientific, and innovative thinking; (c) it must provide actionable strategies for enhancing logistics education. These insights underscore the pivotal role of simulations in equipping STEM students and professionals with skills to thrive in the rapidly evolving Industry 4.0 landscape.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 63 |
| Pages (from-to) | 183-207 |
| Number of pages | 25 |
| Journal | Interaction Design and Architecture(s) |
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| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Keywords
- Simulations, Complex thinking, Educational Innovation, Higher Education, Logistics Education, STEM Education.
