Alignment of innovation diffusion and project management to increase logistics digitalization

Purpose – This paper examines how integrating Innovation Diffusion Theory (IDT)  with structured project management frameworks enhances digital technology adoption in  logistics, addressing challenges in ineffective implementation. Research methodology – A mixed-methods approach combines qualitat...

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Main Authors: Diana Daškevič, Aurelija Burinskienė
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Language:English
Published: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://jbem.vilniustech.lt/index.php/BMEE/article/view/23680
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description Purpose – This paper examines how integrating Innovation Diffusion Theory (IDT)  with structured project management frameworks enhances digital technology adoption in  logistics, addressing challenges in ineffective implementation. Research methodology – A mixed-methods approach combines qualitative interviews with  logistics executives and technology experts with quantitative analysis of adoption trends using case studies and industry data.  Findings – Results highlight the complexity of digital technologies and emphasize aligning  decision-making frameworks – Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall – with organizational goals  to improve digital transformation. Structured project management methodologies help firms manage complexity, mitigate risks, and optimize project execution. Research limitations – The study does not analyze all technology complexity levels or include  all digital solutions in logistics. Additionally, not all technologies were linked to expert-identified success factors, limiting generalizability. Future research could use longitudinal or case-study approaches to explore long-term impacts. Practical implications – Integrating IDT with project management frameworks and the Stacey Matrix helps logistics firms overcome adoption barriers and improve implementation success.  Originality/Value – This research provides empirical evidence on structured decision-making in digital adoption. By integrating expert insights and correlation analysis, it offers practical recommendations for optimizing innovation diffusion, mitigating risks, and aligning technology implementation with strategic goals in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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spelling doaj-art-0c786d77c2da4a178acbee4b922bcd1f2025-08-20T03:13:14ZengVilnius Gediminas Technical UniversityBusiness, Management and Economics Engineering2669-24812669-249X2025-07-0123210.3846/bmee.2025.23680Alignment of innovation diffusion and project management to increase logistics digitalizationDiana Daškevič0https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7451-6177Aurelija Burinskienė1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4369-8870Vilnius Gediminas Technical UniversityVilnius Gediminas Technical University Purpose – This paper examines how integrating Innovation Diffusion Theory (IDT)  with structured project management frameworks enhances digital technology adoption in  logistics, addressing challenges in ineffective implementation. Research methodology – A mixed-methods approach combines qualitative interviews with  logistics executives and technology experts with quantitative analysis of adoption trends using case studies and industry data.  Findings – Results highlight the complexity of digital technologies and emphasize aligning  decision-making frameworks – Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall – with organizational goals  to improve digital transformation. Structured project management methodologies help firms manage complexity, mitigate risks, and optimize project execution. Research limitations – The study does not analyze all technology complexity levels or include  all digital solutions in logistics. Additionally, not all technologies were linked to expert-identified success factors, limiting generalizability. Future research could use longitudinal or case-study approaches to explore long-term impacts. Practical implications – Integrating IDT with project management frameworks and the Stacey Matrix helps logistics firms overcome adoption barriers and improve implementation success.  Originality/Value – This research provides empirical evidence on structured decision-making in digital adoption. By integrating expert insights and correlation analysis, it offers practical recommendations for optimizing innovation diffusion, mitigating risks, and aligning technology implementation with strategic goals in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. https://jbem.vilniustech.lt/index.php/BMEE/article/view/23680innovation diffusion theorydigital transformationlogisticsproject management frameworks
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innovation diffusion theory
digital transformation
logistics
project management frameworks
title Alignment of innovation diffusion and project management to increase logistics digitalization
title_full Alignment of innovation diffusion and project management to increase logistics digitalization
title_fullStr Alignment of innovation diffusion and project management to increase logistics digitalization
title_full_unstemmed Alignment of innovation diffusion and project management to increase logistics digitalization
title_short Alignment of innovation diffusion and project management to increase logistics digitalization
title_sort alignment of innovation diffusion and project management to increase logistics digitalization
topic innovation diffusion theory
digital transformation
logistics
project management frameworks
url https://jbem.vilniustech.lt/index.php/BMEE/article/view/23680
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