Comparing methods of technology benefit assessment regarding their applicability to transportation and logistics

摘要

In times of accelerating cycles of technology development and a busy search for innovation in products, processes, and business models, a growing hype surrounding innovation, especially technological innovation, can be determined. With many catchwords buzzing around and suggesting extraordinary value for an enterprise, the need of a careful check of the technological innovation and a profound knowledge of the benefits and costs involved is indispensable. This work presents a comparative overview of various models of technological benefit assessment and an evaluation of these models regarding their applicability in the transportation and logistics sector.