KMI to Pursue Research Collaboration on Global Logistics Supply Chains with UN World Food Programme

"Enhancing Supply Chain Visibility and Operational Efficiency"

Digital-Based 'Track and Trace' System

The Korea Maritime Institute (KMI), led by President Cho Jeonghee, announced on March 11 that it is pursuing research collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to enhance the visibility and operational efficiency of the global logistics supply chain.

This collaboration aims to strengthen the visibility and operational efficiency of the global food logistics supply chain and reinforce response capabilities by linking KMI's research expertise in shipping and logistics with WFP's ongoing efforts in digital transformation and the enhancement of its Track and Trace supply chain monitoring system.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency under the United Nations, leading global logistics transport and supply chain operations to ensure smooth relief activities during emergencies such as conflicts and disasters.

The two organizations plan to conduct step-by-step research collaboration, including joint workshops and technical discussions to analyze key stages and information flows in supply chain operations, as well as to review related technology trends and their potential applications. Through these efforts, they intend to analyze the operational characteristics of international logistics supply chains and derive insights for future policy and operational improvements.

Beyond mere discussions on technology adoption, the collaboration will be based on a step-by-step research approach that takes into account actual supply chain operations and on-site environments. In the initial phase, the focus will be on analyzing supply chain processes and information flows, followed by technology trend analyses and case reviews to identify practical directions for improvement.

By combining KMI's research capabilities with WFP's global field network through this collaboration, the efficiency of international logistics supply chains is expected to improve, enabling faster and more effective humanitarian assistance to vulnerable regions in need.

Cho Jeonghee, President of KMI, stated, "This collaboration will serve as a meaningful opportunity to expand the research foundation in the global logistics sector through joint research with international organizations," adding, "We will continue to expand international cooperation based on our expertise in shipping and logistics research."

KMI is signing an agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme for research cooperation on global logistics supply chains.

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