Digitizing the logistics industry : demystifying the impacts of the fourth industrial revolution /: demystifying the impacts of the fourth industrial revolution. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Mac Sullivan, Johannes Kern.
• Authors: Sullivan, Mac; (Writer on logistics), Kern, Johannes
• Contents: A Note from the Series Editor Editor and Author Biographies Foreword – awaiting approval Acknowledgments Section I Introduction, edited by Mac Sullivan Chapter 1 Demystifying the Impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on Logistics: An Introduction Mac Sullivan Section II Technologies, edited by Mac Sullivan Chapter 2 A Technologies Driving Digital Transformation Mac Sullivan Chapter 3 Logistics Management in an IoT world Axel Neher Introduction2 Logistics Management in an IoT world4 Get connected4 Criteria for defining the right Things5 Sensors and identification5 Means of connection6 Triggers7 Standards7 Security7 Get decisions8 Get prepared10 Data Quality11 Organization11 Skills11 Ecosystem12 Conclusion13 Key Takeaways References Chapter 4 Additive Manufacturing: Shaping the Supply Chain Revolution? Johannes Kern Introduction2 AM Supply Chain2 Evaluation4 Advantages4 Bottlenecks5 Technologies and materials6 Technologies6 Materials8 Application Scenarios11 Market and Trends12 Market12 Trends13 Conclusion References Chapter 5 The Role of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Logistics. Mac Sullivan, Walter Simpson and Wesley Li Introduction2 Companies Under Pressure2 RPA as a Solution3 Evaluating Heavyweight IT to Lightweight IT Automation4 Achieving Operational Excellence5 Process Improvement on the Rise5 Outsourcing versus Automation6 Center of Excellence as a Leader of RPA7 RPA: Hype or Realistic Solution8 The Facts8 Rote, Repetitive Tasks Ripe for Automation9 Process Considerations of Implementing RPA10 Motivating Example: Konica Minolta Using RPA11 Konica Minolta’s RPA Roadmap13 Use Cases for RPA in Logistics15 Track and Trace15 RPA Adoption at DHL16 Navigating Your RPA Journey17 Who Should Own this RPA Journey?17 Process Mining and Process Mapping17 Choosing the Right RPA Provider18 Change Management Considerations19 RPA Implementation Announcement19 Liberated Knowledge Workers21 Interacting with RPA22 Training the Bot22 Next Evolution of RPA Training22 Conclusion23 Key Takeaways24 References:24 Chapter 6 Blockchain Will Animate Tomorrow’s Integrated Global Logistics Systems. Nicholas Krapels Introduction1 The Origins of Blockchain Technology3 The Potential of Blockchain Technology6 Revolution Via Protocol7 Essential Properties of Blockchain8 Blockchain Applications in Logistics11 Public Blockchain Applications in Logistics11 Private Blockchain Applications in Logistics12 Conclusion: From Trusted Actors to Trustless Networks14 Key Takeaways16 Bibliography17 Chapter 7 Digitalization Solutions in the Competitive CEP Industry - Experiences from a Global Player in China. Scott Wang, Johannes Kern Introduction1 Challenges in Key Logistics Segments2 Digitalization Solutions today3 eCommerce in China and its CEP market4 A new competitive environment5 Digitalization Solutions of the future6 Internet of things (IoT)6 Artificial Intelligence (AI)7 Blockchain8 Case study: Enhanced address translation through AI10 Conclusion12 Key takeaways13 Acknowledgment References Chapter 8 Understanding the Impacts of Autonomous Vehicles in Logistics. Lionel Willems Introduction1 Evolution of AGVs2 Intelligent Logistics4 The Automation of Indoor Transport Systems5 Opportunities for AGVs5 Challenges of Adopting AGVs7 The Automation of Outdoor Transport Systems7 History of the Automation of Outdoor Transport Systems8 Opportunities and Challenges in Logistics9 Drones and Their Use in Logistics10 Conclusion12 Key Takeaways12 References Abbreviations Chapter 9 Logistics in the Cloud-Powered Workplace John Berry The Cloud Revolution3 Growing Dominance of Cloud Computing4 Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)4 Platform as a Service (PaaS)5 Software as a Service (SaaS)6 Enabling New Business Models7 How Software Drives Logistics7 Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)8 Transportation Management Systems (TMS)8 Shortcomings of Conventional Logistics Software9 Complexity9 Difficult Data Integration10 The Impact of SaaS on Logistics11 A New Technology Delivery Model11 SaaS Warehouse Management Systems11 SaaS Transportation Management Systems12 APIs13 SaaS-Enabled Value Creation14 Automation14 Integration15 Analytics and Artificial Intelligence16 Conclusion17 Key Takeaways17 References Section III Platforms edited by Mac Sullivan, Johannes Kern, and Walter Simpson Chapter 10 Platforms Enabling Digital Transformation Mac Sullivan Chapter 11 The Digital Transformation of Freight Forwarders: Key trends in the future Ruben Huber Introduction1 The Specter of the Digital Transformation1 Actors in the shipment cycle2 Key trends that will shape the future2 Technology3 Specialization4 Omnichannel5 Virtualization6 Reshaping Logistics Service6 Collaboration is Key7 Digitalization impact for white-collar workers9 The regulatory environment10 Conclusion10 Key Takeaways References Chapter 12 International Trade Revolution with Smart Contracts Matías Aránguiz, Bill Tran, Andrea Margheri, Duoqi Xu 1 The Blockchain revolution3 2 Smart Contracts introduction5 2.1 Smart Legal Contract5 2.2 Service Level Agreements use case6 3 Smart Contracts in International Trade6 3.1 Paperless Trade7 3.2 Trusted Payment12 3.3 Information Distribution14 4 Smart Contract Initiatives15 4.1 Government Initiatives15 4.2 Private Initiatives16 5 Risks and challenges17 5.1 Technological challenges17 5.2 Interoperability challenges18 5.3 Legal issues19 6 Conclusion and takeaway19 7 References Chapter 13 Exploring China’s Digital Silk Road Andre Wheeler Introduction2 Digital Integration and Supply Chain along China’s BRI.3 Benefits of Digitization for the Freight Industry along the BRI6 Challenges in China7 System Connectivity Challenges9 Digital Silk Road as Answer To The Digitalization Deadlock?10 Key Takeaways References Chapter 14 Marine Terminal Operating Systems: Connecting Ports into the Digital World Ira Breskin, Ayush Pandey Introduction1 Terminal Operating Systems2 Ports and Local Governments Recognizing the Value of Modern TOS3 An Increasingly Competitive TOS Software Market3 Navis as a Terminal Operating System5 Breaking Down the Costs of Implementing a TOS6 What to consider when selecting a TOS?7 Importance of Visibility at the Terminal8 Digital Communication is Key9 The Future of Term
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Hoboken : Wiley-IEEE Press
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 658.500285; Business logistics -- Data processing; Business logistics -- Technological innovations
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781119646402
• Related ISBNs: 9781119646457
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