Determinants in adopting the Internet of Things in the transport and logistics industry

This work assesses the factors affecting a firm's adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the transport and logistics (T&L) industry. This study uses mixed methods research to explore the determinants of IoT. First, we gathered information on firms’ structural characteristics through a questionnaire. Then, we used an OLS regression analysis to determine which factors drive IoT adoption. The results suggested that the level of IoT technologies’ adoption within firms in T&L is positively affected by firm size, the firm's absorptive capacity, and entrepreneurs’ perception of the benefits of related technologies. Implications and limitations of the study are also provided.