## 1 Introduction  
The supply chain encompasses all processes and activities, from the procurement of raw materials and production to the delivery of goods to customers, including flows of materials, information, finances, and energy. The logistics network consists of hubs and connections. It represents a fundamental component in the supply chain that manages the flow of goods between suppliers, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and end customers [1; 2; 3]. Hubs are logistics centers, terminals, industrial (production) facilities, etc. Connections represent the infrastructure that enables the realization of material, informational, financial, and other flows between hubs [1; 2]. The logistics network's goal is to ensure the efficient flow of products, information, and finances through the supply chain to provide the best possible service to customers. In contemporary business conditions, material flow management in industrial processes, including various production and logistics activities, is highly demanding [1]. These challenges are particularly pronounced in the logistics network of industrial plants that deal with the production and processing of bulk materials. One of the crucial factors for achieving competitiveness in the market compared to facilities where unit-load materials are produced is related to a significant share of logistics costs [4]. Consequently, this paper analyzes a selection of adequate technologies for intralogistics processes, such as the handling of bulk materials, in terms of their ability to reduce logistics costs and improve the efficiency of a company's operations. Our investigation was based on an actual case study of a cement production company. Cement is a specific type of bulk material and an essential component in the construction industry. As the construction industry includes high-rise and low-rise construction (from buildings and soils to roads and footpaths), it is clear that cement production plays a significant role in the economic development of countries. The share of cement in high-rise construction has exceeded 40%, while in low-rise construction, the share is almost 30% [5]. This is additionally highlighted by the fact that the rate of country development is often measured by the level of investment in public infrastructure. The construction industry generates jobs in mines, cement factories, traffic engineering, and more [6]. Lately, cement production has been linked to global crises (COVID-19, wars, etc.) and is often related to global disruptions. In these circumstances, a particular challenge for cement production is inventory management. Cement storage is limited due to shelf lives and storage conditions, challenges faced by the world's leading producers, including China and Turkey. Also, there are challenges regarding the aspects of an accumulation and lack of supplies [7; 8]. With the growing awareness of the sustainable functioning of supply chains, the analysis and implementation of innovative cement production and handling technologies have become key factors for sustainable business, especially in ecology [6; 7; 9]. Cement production generates significant harmful emissions that represent potential sources of environmental pollution. The five key pollutant categories produced by cement production include air emissions, solid waste, wastewater, noise pollution, and waste fuels. The main challenges faced by cement producers are the conflicting goals of reducing CO\({}_{2}\) emissions while simultaneously meeting the high demand [10; 11; 12]. Cement production enables the reuse of waste as fuel and/or material, and the cement production sector has achieved high importance as an industry that can dispose of considerable amounts of waste generated by other economic activities and the population in an ecologically and economically convenient way.