Here's what transportation and logistics will look like by 2025, as these businesses embrace the technology that will keep them relevant and offer consumers connectivity, convenience and intelligence.
This presentation was made for the UAE CIOs round table discussion event in Dubai and sponsored by CNME, HUAWEI and Smartworld. It presents overview of digital government and drivers and trends that are shaping the future government services and implications to the public service managers and CIOs.
Last Week’s session - “IoT – Connected Car – Technology Trends & Opportunities” covered a trending topic that promises to disrupt the transportation industry, as we know it. Here are the key Lounge47 takeaways:
1. Connected Cars are vehicles that use any from a range of communication technologies to communicate a) with the driver b) with other cars on the road (vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V)) c) road infrastructure (vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I)) and d) the “Cloud” 2. Status today? a) Only a fraction of future automated and connected vehicle technologies are available today b) Although individual aspects of the connected driving experience are established the integrated whole is not c) The public today only enjoys up to level 2 on a 5 level scale of 0 to full automation. Level 4 vehicles are however being tested 3. 2014 milestones: a) Google and Apple target the car dashboard with 'Android Auto' and 'Carplay' platforms b) Google makes autonomous cars real with its self driving car d) Automotive companies begin to take customer data protection seriously e) Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) technology gets the regulatory nod 4. Questions: Is the car the new Tech battleground? Will there be an Apple car? What business models will prevail? Are Uber-like companies preparing the market for the self-driving car? Would Self-driving cars make owning a car a thing of the past? 5. Benefits: a) Savings in terms of increased people productivity b) reduced gasoline usage due to efficient driving c) reduced road infrastructure maintenance d) Increased safety 6. Challenges: a) Developing a UI/UX that minimizes driver distraction b) Customer Data security c) In-car and remote cyber crime d) Liability – where does it sit? 7.Opportunities: a) In-car data that could serve consumers, drivers themselves, marketers, hardware manufactures, car companies and insurance companies b) Aftermarket solutions c) IoT products & solutions. 47b market today set to grow to 270b USD by 2020. Revenue potential per connected car estimated to be 1400 USD/vehicle/year 8. Opportunities in India: The Indian market will take time to mature. In the short-term: a) Parking Management b) Connected Infrastructure (e.g. smart cities) c) Insurance – Usage Based Insurance, driving pattern monitoring & support d) Radio Taxi Service – e.g. Ola, Uber e) Transportation as a Service – Personal mobility, Goods mobility f) Service Stations - cloud-based diagnostics & preventive care g) Battery technologies – Charging stations offer opportunities. In summary - realization of the Connected Car vision and the benefits it brings hinges not on the technology challenges but on whether it will win consumer acceptance and trust.
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'' Internet of Vehicles (IoV) ,,
IoV is basically INTERNET of VEHICLES, a strong network between vehicles and living.
IoT is a proposed development of the Internet in which everyday objects have network connectivity, allowing them to send and receive data.
The new era of the Internet of Things is driving the evolution of conventional Vehicle Ad-hoc Networks into the Internet of Vehicles (IoV).
Being in generation of Internet connectivity, there is a need to stay in safe and hassle free environment.
According to recent predictions, 25 billion “things” will be connected to the Internet by 2020, of which vehicles will constitute a significant portion.
Objectives
IoV – distributed transport fabric capable of making its own decisions about driving customers to their destinations
IoV should have communications, processing, storage, intelligence, learning and strong security capabilities .
To be integrated in IoT framework and smart cities technologies.
Extended business models and the range of applications ( including mediaoriented) current vehicular networks.
Types Of Communication IoV
The IoV includes mainly five types of vehicular communications
1.Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V).
2.Vehicle to-Roadside Unit (V2R).
3.Vehicle-to-Infrastructure of cellular networks (V2I) .
4.Vehicle-to-Personal devices (V2P)
5.Vehicle-to-Sensors (V2S).
Network elements of IoV
A network model of IoV is proposed based on the three network elements, including cloud, connection, and client. The benefits of the design and development of IoV are highlighted by performing a qualitative comparison between IoV and VANETs
A talk on how to use customer insights to guide your digital transformation programmes, presented by @chudders at eCommerceSW at the Paintworks in Bristol on 19th October, 2017.
This presentation was made for the UAE CIOs round table discussion event in Dubai and sponsored by CNME, HUAWEI and Smartworld. It presents overview of digital government and drivers and trends that are shaping the future government services and implications to the public service managers and CIOs.
Last Week’s session - “IoT – Connected Car – Technology Trends & Opportunities” covered a trending topic that promises to disrupt the transportation industry, as we know it. Here are the key Lounge47 takeaways:
1. Connected Cars are vehicles that use any from a range of communication technologies to communicate a) with the driver b) with other cars on the road (vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V)) c) road infrastructure (vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I)) and d) the “Cloud” 2. Status today? a) Only a fraction of future automated and connected vehicle technologies are available today b) Although individual aspects of the connected driving experience are established the integrated whole is not c) The public today only enjoys up to level 2 on a 5 level scale of 0 to full automation. Level 4 vehicles are however being tested 3. 2014 milestones: a) Google and Apple target the car dashboard with 'Android Auto' and 'Carplay' platforms b) Google makes autonomous cars real with its self driving car d) Automotive companies begin to take customer data protection seriously e) Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) technology gets the regulatory nod 4. Questions: Is the car the new Tech battleground? Will there be an Apple car? What business models will prevail? Are Uber-like companies preparing the market for the self-driving car? Would Self-driving cars make owning a car a thing of the past? 5. Benefits: a) Savings in terms of increased people productivity b) reduced gasoline usage due to efficient driving c) reduced road infrastructure maintenance d) Increased safety 6. Challenges: a) Developing a UI/UX that minimizes driver distraction b) Customer Data security c) In-car and remote cyber crime d) Liability – where does it sit? 7.Opportunities: a) In-car data that could serve consumers, drivers themselves, marketers, hardware manufactures, car companies and insurance companies b) Aftermarket solutions c) IoT products & solutions. 47b market today set to grow to 270b USD by 2020. Revenue potential per connected car estimated to be 1400 USD/vehicle/year 8. Opportunities in India: The Indian market will take time to mature. In the short-term: a) Parking Management b) Connected Infrastructure (e.g. smart cities) c) Insurance – Usage Based Insurance, driving pattern monitoring & support d) Radio Taxi Service – e.g. Ola, Uber e) Transportation as a Service – Personal mobility, Goods mobility f) Service Stations - cloud-based diagnostics & preventive care g) Battery technologies – Charging stations offer opportunities. In summary - realization of the Connected Car vision and the benefits it brings hinges not on the technology challenges but on whether it will win consumer acceptance and trust.
www.lounge47.in
'' Internet of Vehicles (IoV) ,,
IoV is basically INTERNET of VEHICLES, a strong network between vehicles and living.
IoT is a proposed development of the Internet in which everyday objects have network connectivity, allowing them to send and receive data.
The new era of the Internet of Things is driving the evolution of conventional Vehicle Ad-hoc Networks into the Internet of Vehicles (IoV).
Being in generation of Internet connectivity, there is a need to stay in safe and hassle free environment.
According to recent predictions, 25 billion “things” will be connected to the Internet by 2020, of which vehicles will constitute a significant portion.
Objectives
IoV – distributed transport fabric capable of making its own decisions about driving customers to their destinations
IoV should have communications, processing, storage, intelligence, learning and strong security capabilities .
To be integrated in IoT framework and smart cities technologies.
Extended business models and the range of applications ( including mediaoriented) current vehicular networks.
Types Of Communication IoV
The IoV includes mainly five types of vehicular communications
1.Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V).
2.Vehicle to-Roadside Unit (V2R).
3.Vehicle-to-Infrastructure of cellular networks (V2I) .
4.Vehicle-to-Personal devices (V2P)
5.Vehicle-to-Sensors (V2S).
Network elements of IoV
A network model of IoV is proposed based on the three network elements, including cloud, connection, and client. The benefits of the design and development of IoV are highlighted by performing a qualitative comparison between IoV and VANETs
A talk on how to use customer insights to guide your digital transformation programmes, presented by @chudders at eCommerceSW at the Paintworks in Bristol on 19th October, 2017.
Digitization will reinvent the world economy with individuals, businesses, and societies becoming
interconnected in real time. This new digital economy is more collaborative, intelligent,
responsive, and efficient, with dramatic increases in productivity and economic value.
The digital economy will transform the way we live and work, how business runs, and how society
functions – and it will do this in a timeframe that is much shorter than any other major economic
transition in history.
The Internet of Cars - Towards the Future of the Connected CarJorgen Thelin
No doubt you have heard the phrase “Internet of Things” and the new buzzword “IoT” been used more and more these days, but what does that mean in practice? The Tesla Model S is probably the most well-connected car on the planet at the moment, and in this presentation we will use that vehicle as a case study of some practical usage of IoT concepts and technology that is already being applied to modern automobiles.How far away are we from a future “Internet of Cars” and what will be the social and privacy impacts of more connected-car scenarios?
Green logistics describes all attempts to measure and minimize the ecological impact of logistics activities. This includes all activities of the forward and reverse flows of products, information and services between the point of origin and the point of consumption.
E-call ( a call b/t life and dead ) the total details about this presentation is shown on slides we enjoyed a lot while presenting this ppt and this topic is also well colorful one... so then viewers prepare well and present well.... t.c - s.n(sameer nani)
Internet of things adoption is expanding at phenomenal phase. The concept of IOT is to embed sensors and transceivers into different devices which can then transmits data to each other and to cloud through Internet, building analytics to comprehend this data and use this understanding to find solution for everyday issues. New domains for IOT are being explored and one such is to use IOT in urbanization of cities. In the context has evolved the term Smart Cities. There are already cities like Amsterdam, Barcelona, Stockholm, New York which has implemented several aspects of Smart Cities and nations like Singapore and India are moving in that direction. It is expected by 2025 there will be 26 global smart cities. So what is a smart city
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Transportation SystemsEITESAL NGO
Dr.Mohamed el Shenawy speech about applications of Artificial Intelligence in transportation systems
▪️Mentioning how can AI can change our future? And how Intelligent machines works starting with the Perception ➡️ Comprehension ➡️ Projection ➡️ Decision
▪️ AI graduation projects in Egyptian Universities
▪️ AI in self-driving cars
▪️AI in traffic management
#Artificial_Intelligence
#EiTESAL
Workshop digital transformation strategy digital road-map trainingMiodrag Kostic, CMC
Presentation "Digital transformation strategy workshop" Interactive training course on how to create digital strategy and digital road map for digital transformation?
Miodrag Kostic, CMC, CDC
Certified digital transformation expert - consultant
http://www.businessknowledge.biz/
http://www.miodragkostic.com/
Vehicle To Vehicle Communication SystemMonaco Motors
Vehicle to vehicle communication system enables vehicles to communicate with each other. Watch our slide to know the benefits of this system and what type of information we can share through it. Also keep track of some potential benefits of this system and the natural evolution in automotive safety development.
Accenture's Automotive Technology Vision 2019 explores es a look at the "post-digital" technologies (DARQ) that power new innovations in the post-digital future in the automotive industry. Read more.
Klarna, the leading global payments and shopping service, and its industry-wide Influencer Council, have released their Influencer Marketing Whitepaper to serve as a guide for influencers and brands to advertise online responsibly.
https://runfrictionless.com/b2b-white-paper-service/
Digital Business Transformation | Strategy + Executionfeature[23]
Speed of innovation and certainty of your digital technology strategy is your new IP.
Market leading brands know they are competing in the 3rd Industrial Revolution – The Software Economy – and they will live or die by their digital adoption. Companies mature in digital business transformation are outperforming, making more money, and are more profitable than their peers.
These Digital Leaders are proactively transforming their business models and leading their segments through the frenetic pace of social, mobile, analytics, cloud, and the Internet of Everything. Unfortunately, digital is still shrouded in confusion, viewed as a cost center, and punished with inadequate funding.
How do you transform modern businesses at scale by creating technology-based capabilities, products, services, and business outcomes that delivers your authentic brand promise?
Transportation organizations must reinvent their rail and transit companies to capture these 4 opportunities that will characterize the post-digital future. Read more.
The future of the connected vehicle - 29 July 2015Future Agenda
As part of the future agenda programme we are running an event in Munich on July 29th hosted by Nokia. Focused on developments in and around the connected vehicle, the will explore how changes we can see on and beyond the horizon will impact the world of cars, trucks and other vehicles over the next decade. This material is the starting point for the discussion.
Digitization will reinvent the world economy with individuals, businesses, and societies becoming
interconnected in real time. This new digital economy is more collaborative, intelligent,
responsive, and efficient, with dramatic increases in productivity and economic value.
The digital economy will transform the way we live and work, how business runs, and how society
functions – and it will do this in a timeframe that is much shorter than any other major economic
transition in history.
The Internet of Cars - Towards the Future of the Connected CarJorgen Thelin
No doubt you have heard the phrase “Internet of Things” and the new buzzword “IoT” been used more and more these days, but what does that mean in practice? The Tesla Model S is probably the most well-connected car on the planet at the moment, and in this presentation we will use that vehicle as a case study of some practical usage of IoT concepts and technology that is already being applied to modern automobiles.How far away are we from a future “Internet of Cars” and what will be the social and privacy impacts of more connected-car scenarios?
Green logistics describes all attempts to measure and minimize the ecological impact of logistics activities. This includes all activities of the forward and reverse flows of products, information and services between the point of origin and the point of consumption.
E-call ( a call b/t life and dead ) the total details about this presentation is shown on slides we enjoyed a lot while presenting this ppt and this topic is also well colorful one... so then viewers prepare well and present well.... t.c - s.n(sameer nani)
Internet of things adoption is expanding at phenomenal phase. The concept of IOT is to embed sensors and transceivers into different devices which can then transmits data to each other and to cloud through Internet, building analytics to comprehend this data and use this understanding to find solution for everyday issues. New domains for IOT are being explored and one such is to use IOT in urbanization of cities. In the context has evolved the term Smart Cities. There are already cities like Amsterdam, Barcelona, Stockholm, New York which has implemented several aspects of Smart Cities and nations like Singapore and India are moving in that direction. It is expected by 2025 there will be 26 global smart cities. So what is a smart city
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Transportation SystemsEITESAL NGO
Dr.Mohamed el Shenawy speech about applications of Artificial Intelligence in transportation systems
▪️Mentioning how can AI can change our future? And how Intelligent machines works starting with the Perception ➡️ Comprehension ➡️ Projection ➡️ Decision
▪️ AI graduation projects in Egyptian Universities
▪️ AI in self-driving cars
▪️AI in traffic management
#Artificial_Intelligence
#EiTESAL
Workshop digital transformation strategy digital road-map trainingMiodrag Kostic, CMC
Presentation "Digital transformation strategy workshop" Interactive training course on how to create digital strategy and digital road map for digital transformation?
Miodrag Kostic, CMC, CDC
Certified digital transformation expert - consultant
http://www.businessknowledge.biz/
http://www.miodragkostic.com/
Vehicle To Vehicle Communication SystemMonaco Motors
Vehicle to vehicle communication system enables vehicles to communicate with each other. Watch our slide to know the benefits of this system and what type of information we can share through it. Also keep track of some potential benefits of this system and the natural evolution in automotive safety development.
Accenture's Automotive Technology Vision 2019 explores es a look at the "post-digital" technologies (DARQ) that power new innovations in the post-digital future in the automotive industry. Read more.
Klarna, the leading global payments and shopping service, and its industry-wide Influencer Council, have released their Influencer Marketing Whitepaper to serve as a guide for influencers and brands to advertise online responsibly.
https://runfrictionless.com/b2b-white-paper-service/
Digital Business Transformation | Strategy + Executionfeature[23]
Speed of innovation and certainty of your digital technology strategy is your new IP.
Market leading brands know they are competing in the 3rd Industrial Revolution – The Software Economy – and they will live or die by their digital adoption. Companies mature in digital business transformation are outperforming, making more money, and are more profitable than their peers.
These Digital Leaders are proactively transforming their business models and leading their segments through the frenetic pace of social, mobile, analytics, cloud, and the Internet of Everything. Unfortunately, digital is still shrouded in confusion, viewed as a cost center, and punished with inadequate funding.
How do you transform modern businesses at scale by creating technology-based capabilities, products, services, and business outcomes that delivers your authentic brand promise?
Transportation organizations must reinvent their rail and transit companies to capture these 4 opportunities that will characterize the post-digital future. Read more.
The future of the connected vehicle - 29 July 2015Future Agenda
As part of the future agenda programme we are running an event in Munich on July 29th hosted by Nokia. Focused on developments in and around the connected vehicle, the will explore how changes we can see on and beyond the horizon will impact the world of cars, trucks and other vehicles over the next decade. This material is the starting point for the discussion.
Top Trends and Predictions for Delivery Apps in 2024On Demand Clone
If you understand the basics of app development, following upcoming trends would not be a problem. Read this blog and see what the future holds. For more visit: https://www.ondemandclone.com/postmates-clone/
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"The methods of artificial intelligence and augmented reality have always been the substance of rumination and speculation since very recently, where they’ve started to take very a central role in our lives.
Intelligent technologies today are computer-aided systems that completely control all industrial pipelines. They can operate autonomously and on this account all processes can be managed independently.
Today’s logistics do not resemble one-way storage of goods seen up to a few years ago. This is due to new web technologies that allow an entirely new level of interaction within the moving parts of a given logistics eco-system. As these technologies continue developing at a rapid pace, several partially and fully automated logistic frameworks are already readying for deployment."
"When we compare Industry 4.0 advantages and classic ERP programs advantages We see below points ;
- Space-efficient storage. This will save in warehouse areas and volumes. Ex. Kardex Remstar applications, vertical storage solutions
- ERP’s are integrated warehouse management software.
So the error will be absolutely minimal. Prevention of losses due to lack of communication in monolithic systems that have one point of failure.
- Automatic and controlled product circulation. This will allow for increased work safety and fewer work accidents. This will naturally result in risk reduction resulting from controllability, especially in hazardous material logistics.
- Line feed, standby modules. So perfect stock management, “0” inventory loss.
- Automatic finished product warehouses. This will allow for unmanned warehouses, fast vehicle loading and unloading systems that can work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Cellular transfer storage systems.
For distribution centers and warehouse management systems that implement Industry 4.0 technologies, data needs to be collected, analyzed, acted on, and secured in order to partake in the data driven decision-making Industry 4.0 advertises."
Avaan Excess Parcel Service goes beyond the ordinary, offering a cutting-edge experience in parcel delivery. Enjoy the convenience of online pickup booking, putting the power of scheduling in your hands. Whether it's a last-minute shipment or a planned delivery, our streamlined online system ensures a hassle-free experience. We specialize in more than just parcels – choose us for post office luggage shipping, a service designed to make your travels lighter and more stress-free.
Meetup #10 Voiture Connectée et Autonome à ParisLaurent Dunys
Le 16 Novembre 2017, chez Backelite à Paris
Pour la 10ème édition du Meetup Voiture Connectée & Autonome à Paris, nous avons le plaisir de vous présenter:
• Mov'InBlue: the smart mobility solution for car rentals and corporate fleets. By Valeo and Capgemini.
• ConnecteDriver & Smart Mobility: les 7 et 8 février à Bruxelles
• Dunasys: leader des systèmes de télématique embarquée et en seconde monte.
• Impact Connected Car, l'accélérateur européen du véhicule connecté
• Free2Move vous donne accès à l'ensemble des services d'auto-partage dans votre ville. By PSA.
Ce Meetup est organisé en partenariat avec Prosodie et Backelite.
Les Meetups Voiture Connectée et Autonome vous sont proposés par Laurent Dunys, https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurentdunys, depuis 2016.
Rejoignez notre groupe en ligne: https://www.meetup.com/fr-FR/MeetupVoitureConnecteeAutonome
Future Trends and Innovations in Cargo Cloud Solutions (1).pdfRTS corp
In the fast-paced world of cargo logistics, efficiency and innovation are key. As technology continues to evolve, so do the solutions available to streamline operations and enhance productivity in the transportation industry. One such innovation gaining significant traction is Cargo Cloud Solutions – a comprehensive approach leveraging cloud technology to optimize the movement of goods across various supply chain stages. Looking ahead, the future of cargo cloud solutions promises even more exciting developments, revolutionizing how goods are transported and managed globally.
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This booklet describes the results of the MobiGoIn project (Mobility Goes International), that have established a Smart Mobility focused European Strategic Clusters Partnership to promote clusters’ internationalisation by developing a joint strategy aimed at supporting SMEs in their internationalisation processes beyond Europe. MobiGoIn’s main focus regards a sustainable, smart and safe mobility in metropolitan areas, achieved through the implementation of solutions and systems for intelligent and cooperative transport, intermodal and sustainable mobility for the citizens, and sustainable urban freight logistics.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme COSME Programme 2014: Call for proposals "Cluster Go International" (COS-CLUSTER-2014-3-03) – under grant agreement No 689937This publication is part of the project Mobility Goes International which has received funding from the European Union’s COSME Programme (2014-2020)
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2. The future of transportation & logistics
will offer a world of opportunities,
but the transformation will require
substantial steps and boldness. The
industry needs to be open to new
insights instead of being mentally
closed by existing ones.
The world of
intelligent logistics
A view by
Cognizant’s Center
for the Future of
Work
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10
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Each industry has its owns challenges, and digital disruption is everywhere.
Organizations must be agile and build new momentum that respects the new
reality of their industry. As organizations strive to remain relevant, they’ll need to
adapttochangesnotonlytoday,butalsotomorrow.Changeistheonlyconstant.
Constant change requires scenario-based thinking, exploring several paths and
crafting a digital strategy based on preparing for the future. For businesses to
stay relevant, they need to explore the future and look at next generations.
No one can predict the future; organizations must actively explore various
possible futures to anticipate what disruptions are coming. We believe that
future winners in the digital economy will be those that can deliver on one key
insight: put technology in the background, and focus on people first. Putting
customers first does not diminish technology’s importance; rather, a deep
customer understanding should help guide the choice of which technologies to
incorporate in your business.
Cognizant can bring together digital strategy, deep industry knowledge, human
sciences, experience design and technology expertise to help companies
design, build and scale digital business solutions. Cognizant has both the
expertise and experience with digital transformation. Together with clients we
can explore tomorrow’s opportunities.
3. Drones and droids will increase
delivery and reduce road
congestion
An external
perspective by
futurist and trend-
watcher Tony Bosma
The future is
already here
Key
take-aways
New
challenges and
questions
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4. Chris fills his online shopping cart and clicks “order”.
He selects the option for “trunk delivery” and enters
the code for the autonomous car outside his door.
As he leaves his house, he sees the delivery drone fly
away and uses his smart watch to open the trunk. His
entire order is there. The car drives him to the nearest
Hyperloop station. He’ll be across town and in his
office in 10 minutes.
At the end of the day, Chris activates the facial
recognition scanner on an electric scooter outside
his office. He’s meeting his wife downtown for a bite
to eat. Since it’s such a clear, quiet night, they decide
to order a flying taxi for the ride home. The overhead
viewofthecityatnightisjustsobreathtaking.Arriving
home, they use their voice-recognition code to open
thelockboxoutsidethedoor.Theirautomaticgrocery
order has arrived. Nice. Chris didn’t even know he was
out of razors, but there they are in the box.
04
Meet the
customer
of the future
A view by Cognizant’s Center
for the Future of Work
Michael Cook is responsible for developing
thought leadership in Cognizants’ EMEA
Center for the Future of Work (CFoW). In this
role, Michael identifies the changing dynamics
that will shape the business ecosystem of
the future, delivering original research and
analysis of work trends in Europe.
Michael also collaborates with a wide range
of technology thinkers and academics about
what the future of work will look like as digital
changes many aspects of our working lives.
Michael is an established speaker with broad
experience across the services market,
including customer experience management,
buyside advisory, talent and workforce
solutions, and cyber security.
Michael joined the CFoW in March 2017. Prior
to joining, Mike served as global Research
Director with HfS Research, where he worked
across multiple research topics and led HfS’s
buyside focused research program. Mike
earned his Bachelors of Economics and
Econometrics and Post Graduate qualification
of International Trade and Development from
the University of Johannesburg.
5. A futuristic fantasy world that’s centuries away? Not at all. In
fact, this could be the reality of transportation and logistics
within the next 10 years. And companies that move people
and products will need to embrace the technology that will
keep them relevant.
The race against time
Transportation and logistics today are all about time, accuracy
and transparency. Consumers want clear insight into where their
goods are, and when they’ll be delivered.
Apps and emails attempt to keep them informed, with varying
levels of success. And the roads in urban areas are getting ever
more crowded as logistics companies struggle to live up to their
service level agreements and deliver at the speed customers
demand. Availability, affordability and efficiency are the name of
the game.
In the midst of all that online shopping, customers aim for more,
better and cleaner mobility. Alternatives to personally owned
vehicles are infiltrating major cities around the world. And while
today’spassengersneedtobesatisfiedwithdisconnectedservices
and managing multiple mobility options on their own, passengers
of tomorrow will require nothing less than total integration.
Embracing the possibilities
With each technological advancement and new development,
consumersexpectmore.Andascompetitiongrows,logisticsand
transport companies are exploring ways to meet these demands
and distinguish themselves from the competition. At the same
time, ownership is becoming a thing of the past.
Thesharingeconomyismakingitmoredesirableandeconomical
to own as little as possible. Pay-per-use services like Uber and
Airbnb show that customers are more than happy to share, as
long as their experience is seamless, safe, cost-effective and
smart.
Connecting the components
Tomorrow’scustomerswon’tbesatisfiedwithavagueemailabout
the location and expected delivery time of their packages. They’ll
grow tired of needing multiple apps to determine the best route
and mode of transport to work. Over the next decade, customers
will demand nearly instant delivery of goods and services, and a
single, integrated mobility platform that combines their need for
speed and convenience with their desire for sustainable travel
options. And of course, the entire process will have to operate
from a single app on their mobile phone or smart watch.
For logistics companies, this means embracing technology.
The outerweb, AI, the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G wireless
technology will not only boost capacity and mitigate risk, but will
also improve the customer experience. From predictive route
optimization to demand forecasting to anticipatory shipping,
logistics companies should aim for connected, empowered
visibility and efficiency.
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6. Advanced technologies also promise to resolve the long-
standing “last-mile” challenge of delivery. With the rise of
“V2X” solutions, vehicles will soon be able to communicate
with other vehicles (V2V), with pedestrians (V2P) and with the
transportation infrastructure (V2I) to create spatial awareness
and monitoring that will allow safe autonomous vehicles to
proliferate. Drones and droids will increase delivery and reduce
road congestion. With intelligent systems, logistics companies
will also be empowered to share transport lines to increase
efficiency and speed.
Travel and transport will benefit from smart city developments
that offer a variety of clean, convenient, safe transportation
options that customize the best routes for each individual.
AI technologies will bring together personal and mass transit
options, sharing and mobility as a service (MaaS) solutions into a
hyper-personalized, seamless approach to door-to-door travel,
operable from a single, integrated and smart app.
The future of transportation and logistics is
human
For the transportation and logistics industry, connectivity is key.
Collaborative robots, drones, and advanced sorting and tube
systems will respond directly to the needs of consumers. 3D
printing will reduce long-haul distribution. Data will make returns
management, warehouse logistics and distribution smarter,
faster and more efficient. Robots will be ready to deliver on
demand. Biometric identification will make deliveries nearly fail-
proof. And apps will deliver real-time information to customer
that is highly accurate and convenient.
Connectivity will extend throughout the transportation
ecosystem. Smart cities will work with auto manufacturers,
energy and utility companies, finance and telecommunications
businesses to offer seamless, ultra-personal transportation
solutions. Digital signboards and navigation systems will be
continuously updated to create the smoothest routes and
safest options. From fully autonomous cars to a high-speed
Hyperloop, from shared scooters to flying taxis, consumers
won’t just want available solutions to be efficient and affordable
but also convenient, sustainable, safe and multi-modal.
Drones and droids will
increase delivery and
reduce road congestion.
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Throughout Chris’s day, he used a variety of ordering and shipping options, multiple forms of transport, and many secure
forms of identification. But all of his activities will be linked together in a single app that transparently reports his usage, costs
and energy usage. Because in 2025, connectivity and convenience will rule.
The result? Transport and logistics companies will be fully focused on anticipating consumer needs and exceeding customer
expectations. Data will be king, and customers will hold the power in the palms of their hands.
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8. Transportation and logistics is one of the most
dynamic of all industries. Futuristic ideas and
concepts range from Hyperloop systems and
space elevators, to underground tubes, teleportation
and drone swarms. Meanwhile, our growing cities
face enormous challenges, many of which are
mobility- and transportation-related: congestion, air
quality, ambient noise and carbon emissions, to
name a few.
When we envision future cities and new mobility
systems, imagining self-driving trucks, autonomous
robots and flying drones is the easy part. What will be
more difficult is accommodating product delivery
and human needs, particularly when it comes to last-
mile delivery and the need for adaptive and flexible
logistical systems.
An external perspective
by futurist & trendwatcher
Tony Bosma
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Transportation
& Logistics
reinventedTony Bosma (1973) is a futurist and
trendwatcher. He is the founder of futuring
and consultancy organization Extend Limits
(www.extendlimits.nl). Extend Limits does not
predict the future but helps organizations
anticipate it. Do not ask yourself why things
are happening. Ask yourself why hasn’t it
happened yet? This is the mindset companies
need to adopt in this era of change.
Tony Bosma is an authority in future thinking
and trendwatching and was nominated in The
Netherlands several times for trendwatcher
of the year. He is an internationally renowned
keynote speaker. He is known for his
confronting, inspiring, visually attractive
and surprising sessions about a wide variety
of topics. He also works for a variety of
companies and governments, helping them
anticipate the future and, more important,
challenge and question today’s world and
mindset.
In collaboration with Cognizant, Tony Bosma
did extensive research into near future trends
across industries. Together with Cognizant,
he made abstracts of the most dominant
developments - not far fetched futuristic
worldviews - but realistic developments
which are seen right now. These are not only
plausible future developments but also the
challenges of technological developments.
9. Digitalization threatens to fundamentally disrupt
logistics but could also unlock $4 trillion of value
for the industry and wider society.
Whether we see autonomous e-cars, electric planes, ghost ships,
3D print hubs, advanced manufacturing or smart transportation
hubs emerge, what’s certain is that the future of logistics will
introduce a world of opportunity. The biggest progress will be
made by focusing not on making logistics more efficient but by
incorporating new technologies into the existing infrastructure
to redefine transport and logistics.
Todothissuccessfully,theindustryhastobeopentonewinsights
instead of being closed by existing ones. It needs to shift from a
siloed world of reactive operations toward adaptive and smart
predictive networks of supply chain operations. And it needs to
reset its focus from “cheaper, faster and more efficient” to
“smarter, disruptive and different.” This will take a renewed effort
to work together across the ecosystem. To meet the growing
demand of delivering goods in an innovative, personalized and
meaningful way, cross-border collaboration will become a
necessity.
Logistics takes place in a fast-changing and fragile business
environment. Globally, logistics has become more complex and
costly as political tensions rise and protectionism increases. The
need for sustainable logistics will grow day by day. Uncertainty is
the new certainty, and anticipatory thinking and acting is the new
normal.
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World Economic Forum
10. Meanwhile, demand is growing for transparency and flexibility.
Digital brokerage platforms connect demand and supply with a
variety of providers. Services are becoming digitally tailored to
customer needs. Information, rates, tracking and tracing all need
to be transparent. The growth of online shopping is creating new
demands for fulfillment and delivery. High-tech end-to-end
fresh chains are making it possible to deliver sensitive goods
bought online. Logistics organizations will need to integrate the
ever-growing number of retail channels into their logistics
networks. The industry needs to extend beyond the traditional
services it delivers to meet the demands for ease of use and
availability to end consumers. The ability to deliver anything,
anytime, anyplace is the new mandate in the near future.
Facilitating easy returns and making deliveries on the spot – to a
closet or car trunk – or try-and-buy deliveries are just the
beginning. As customer demands and expectations rise, the
need to be flexible and innovative also increases. Technology will
help meet these needs, as well as introduce many opportunities.
The world of intelligent logistics
Thefutureoflogisticswillbedefinedbydata,analyzedbyartificial
intelligence and driven by machines. Gartner has predicted that
by 2023, AI techniques will be embedded across 50% of supply
chain technology solutions. McKinsey has said machine learning
will provide supply chain operators with more significant insights
to improve performance and anticipate anomalies. Using
advancements in smart and self-learning software, logistics
businesses have a massive potential to improve utilization of
capacity, reduce risks and improve the customer experience.
Intelligent services will include predictive route optimization,
demand forecasting and even anticipatory shipping.
The machine knows what and when to ship products before
we do. All this data is useful not only for logistics planning,
maintenance and services; anonymous data on logistics in cities
will also provide important insights to city planners. Our living
environments will become smarter, anticipating and human-
centric with the data that logistics provides on a daily basis.
Connect the unconnected
The outerweb, edge computing, Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G
wireless networks will connect the disconnected linear world of
logistics, empowering visibility and efficiency. Intelligent logistics
networks are on the horizon, which increases the traceability and
reliability of operations. Every item within the smart logistics
network will be enabled to exchange information about the
whereabouts, condition and treatment of goods. Because of this,
we will see the rise of a demand-driven, market-responsive
supply chain model. Mobility as-a-service and transportation as-
a-service will become de rigueur in today’s on-demand society.
A virtual, connected logistics model will be driven by integrity
and transparency. As it becomes more important to reduce the
negative impact of consumption, the demands on logistics will
change. Telematics and sensors will enable smart trucks and
other future mobility systems to make use of dynamic route
optimization and avoid unnecessary deliveries, miles or even
under-utilized transport vehicles. A connected network will be
able to calculate the best and smartest way to deliver products to
end users, where and how they want.
Responsible, meaningful logistics
“Fair and responsible” are becoming the new cornerstones for
business growth in logistics. Logistics and transportation need to
be based on adding purpose to society. Because of this, brands
are focusing on the societal and environmental impact of the
end-to-end route their products travel. Supply chains need to be
fully circular or at least should not negatively impact the planet or
people. We move to a world where growth in logistics will even
mean a better and more greener planet because future logistics
will improve our living and natural environment.
The traditional linear supply chain will become a circular one as
productsflowlinearlyfromrawmaterialtoendproduct,toproduct
and materials reuse. Reverse logistics will become common and
even be critical to the survival of brands and the success of
business models as environmental impact becomes directly
linked with economic success or failure. The combination of smart
logistics with distributed ledger technologies such as blockchain
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The world of
intelligent logistics
11. will help meet transparency demands. Blockchain will enable
anyone along the supply chain to track products and trust the
accuracyofdata.Blockchain’speer-to-peertechnologywillmatch
packages to trucks, drones and cars, in a direct and automated
way. Every activity along the journey – every move, step, mile and
handling – will be registered, analyzed and visible to anyone.
Sharing and co-opetition
Today’s infrastructure has reached its limits, and building a
fundamentally new one would be time-consuming, costly and
complex. Meanwhile, today’s cities face many infrastructural
bottlenecks, resulting in logistics constraints. In addition to
technologicalsolutions,futuresolutionslieinchangingtheworking
model. Sharing and co-opetition will become a necessity. The
societal shift from ownership to access – in which value is derived
from not how much you own but how little you can get away with
owning – is one of the most dominant trends of the past decade.
Similarly, future value creation in logistics won’t depend on having
assetsbutontheabilitytointelligentlyuseaccesswithinthelogistics
network. Particularly with crowded and growing urban areas, it will
become necessary to share equipment transportation networks
and warehouses. Companies need to look beyond their own goals
and start with working and acting together. This also means the
resetofbusinessmodels.Sharedaccesstomobilityandlogisticswill
also help fight inequality, because access to mobility is access to
future opportunity. Most car manufacturers are adapting to these
newbusinessmodelstoremainrelevantinthefutureofcitymobility.
Humanless logistics
As mobility, logistics and transportation become autonomous,
the industry will fully revolutionize the cities we live in, how
we move, consume, work and socialize. The means of getting
from point A to B will shift as vehicles become more than
transportation tools. People will be able to do other activities as
their commute is no longer consumed by driving activities.
Autonomous transport also promises to lower the costs of
consumer goods.
While autonomous systems and intelligent highways have been
promised for years, these capabilities are most likely to emerge at
scale from 2030 and beyond. That’s because fully scaled
autonomous capabilities require not just technology but also
changes to regulations, mindsets and infrastructure. We will
move to a world where self-driving rideshare services will be
more interesting and less costly than owning a private vehicle.
Until then, we will see the rise of constrained autonomous
delivery, such as delivery robots for the last mile.
The rise of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles is already being
applied in some parts of the world, and many of today’s delivery
companies invest heavily in drones and autonomous robots. So
while these capabilities will emerge, their form will be different,
and the speed of large-scale acceptance will probably take
longer than we expect because of the need to establish the
safety and trustworthiness of these autonomous technologies.
68% of people in
the developed world
will live in cities.
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Networks of autonomous surface and underwater
vessels are set to radically change the nature of
maritime operations. Developments widely reported
in media, such as those in autonomous shipping,
are developing with greater pace than expected.
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United Nations
Global Marine Technology Trends, 2030
12. “
Mark my words. A combination of
airplane and motorcar is coming.
You may smile. But it will come.
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Henry Ford
13. Imagine, one day…
By letting go of our mental barriers, we can think freely
about a possible future of logistics. Imagine that in
2050, factories and distribution no longer rely on
humans. Human activities have nearly completely
disappeared from factory grounds, and factories have
become interconnected with customers. Collaborative
robots, intelligent unmanned aerial vehicles, advanced
sorting systems and tube systems are the new modes of
transportation and logistics. These smart machines
interface directly with consumers to understand their
needs and wants. Robots deliver purchases instantly.
Biometric authentication makes it even possible to
deliver on-the-go, anytime and anyplace. Smart
distribution hubs deliver and even print products
before they’re ordered. Cities are transformed into
green surroundings designed for human life and
interaction, not for distribution and transport.
Warehouses even fly in the sky.
All transportation of humans and goods is freely
available. Ownership is gone, and access to public
transport is unlimited. Logistics no longer puts a strain
on the planet and even contributes to a more healthy
planet. In the city of the future, day-to-day goods are
refilled automatically, some products are printed, and
therestisdeliveredwhenandwhereyouwantit.Houses
don’t have driveways, and streets don’t need parking
spots. Everything is done with hop-on and drop-off.
People order their means of transportation based on
destination and needs and wants for personal transport.
Driving licences are not needed, and steering wheels do
not exist. Vehicle accidents no longer exist, and every
product informs its future owner when it will arrive.
Teleportation has become a reality for the first products
by the year 2050. The word “delay” is unknown as
everything is monitored and predicted with data. Our
transportation systems will be totally managed by
technology and monitored by humans.
Whether this is an awe-inspiring or frightening future
scenario, it raises important questions. What does the
future of logistics mean for the planet and society? Can
technology create real progress by fundamentally
changing the logistics industry? It’s up to us to imagine.
Will these changes create a world we want to live in? Logistics
and mobility are important tools to improve standards of living
and create a better, more equal, cleaner and sustainable world.
This requires a forward-thinking mental shift from doing less bad
towarddoingonlygood.Istheindustryaskingtherightquestions
and doing the right things to create our future world? Or are
most traditional organizations within the industry part of the
problem?
As technology redefines the world of logistics, a new set of ethics
and morals has to be formulated. Is everything that’s
technologically possible also desirable in the future of logistics?
Every innovation will come with a set of ethical issues, liability and
legal problems. Autonomous systems will have far-reaching
regulatory, societal, cultural and technological implications.
Logistics will be confronted with questions and challenges it had
never thought of. Businesses, societies and governments will
have to face and solve these challenges as soon as possible.
Transportation &
Logistics reinvented
Future visions about transportation and
logistics are becoming an inevitable near-
future reality. But with all the new digital
opportunities, are we addressing the real
challenges? Better, faster and more efficient
are key challenges in logistics and mobility,
as are green circular logistics and even
autonomous systems.
New challenges
and questions
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14. Many of the new technologies in logistics will offer massive benefits. But many of these
technologies can also be a threat to public safety. The most well-known of these are autonomous
mobility systems. Multiple companies are testing autonomous systems, and in the upcoming
years will want to operate their groundbreaking innovations in public streets. Regulations will
need to be put in place to keep the streets and skies safe. Enforcement tools will need to stop
rogue drone deployments and ensure drones don’t intrude on our privacy or safety.
Data is becoming the most important asset for the future of
mobility. In the connected world, every movement of humans
and goods leaves a trail of data. This data will be collected,
analyzed and used for other services. Smart and anticipatory
cities are on the horizon. The big question for these cities is
whether individuals are being treated as a consumer or as a
citizen. From which perspective will our data be used? This is a
fundamental difference affecting all of us.
As the collection and usage of data rises, it will introduce new
constraints on logistics as privacy and security are protected.
Regulators are already thinking about the consequences of a
data-driven autonomous logistics network and are struggling to
foresee future consequences. As mobility systems become
autonomous, ethics will become a more important part of the
future of mobility. If an autonomous system crashes, who is to
blame? It cannot be the passenger.
Will autonomous systems be programmed to protect the person
inside the car or a pedestrian? As long as humans are developing
software, they will program these decisions. But what if systems
become self-adaptive and self-learning? Do we want to move
toward a world where a system decides? Rules for this are being
developed or are already developed in some countries currently.
Themostcommonquestioninthistechnology-drivenrevolution
is: How will we all benefit? There are studies suggesting that
autonomous transportation increases road congestion and even
inequality. Affordability and a system that focuses on multiple
passengers will be key to future success. Not to mention that
autonomous will never be a replacement for high-capacity
public transit. It has to integrate with our traditional means of
transport to be available to everyone.
What will the future of work be within the logistics and mobility
industry? Automating as much as possible is today’s Holy Grail.
Robotized warehouses and unmanned deliveries are just the
beginning. The biggest quest of automation is to humanize work.
How can technology harness the unique powers of humans,
giving inhuman tasks to machines and carving out a place for the
unique skills of humans in logistic processes? The biggest
challenge is facilitating collaboration between technology and
humans as it will require up-skilling the workforce to take on new
responsibilities.
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“ is it’s aMy opinion
bridge too far to go
to autonomous
cars.fully
Elon Musk, Financial Times, 2013
15. 15
If we do not plan and set out
thoughtful policies, driverless cars
could exacerbate the challenges
we see in transportation today
- especially for underserved
communities.
Union of Concerned Scientists
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16. From:
Organization (assed-based)
Reactive
Same-hour delivery
Big data
Isolated
Linear
Large central warehouses
To:
Platform (coopetition)
Anticipatory
Predictive delivery
Thick data
Seamless
Circular
Small intelligent hubs
Closed Transparant
Human-driven Autonomous
Dumb Smart
Fossil Electrified
The future is
already here
The movement of freight and products is changing in ways many of us can barely imagine, and with a pace
faster than any in recorded history. Dominated by new technologies but led by humans, the industry will
shift from a reactive system based on asset ownership toward anticipatory flexible networks based on
collaboration and access. Logistics will happen through interconnected supply chains with cross-border
data exchange, orchestrated by smart self-learning algorithms and supervised by humans. Throughout the
logistics process, everything will be connected and continuously monitored, resulting in a transparent
supply chain with accessible real-time data for owners. Every shipping process in the supply chain will
contribute to a more healthy environment, without negatively impacting the planet. Logistics will add value
to society instead of extracting resources and polluting environments. The industry will shift from a dumb
and fragile system to one that is resilient to the fast-changing demands of society, from natural resources to
last-mile delivery. In the end, it will become fast, durable, customer-centric, efficient and, most of all, reliable.
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17. Thefollowingcasesareinspirationalandshowhow
logisticsischanging.Startupsandinnovativeideas
cangrowbutalsofailfast–thatisinnovationatthe
frontiersofanindustry.(Nobusinessrelationship
existsbetweenthecasesbelowandCognizant.)
Deep Blue Globe
This startup develops artificial intelligence solutions for the shipping/
maritime industry. The solutions are based on satellite services and
Earth observations. With the use of real-time satellite data, the
company’s autonomous navigation system, Poseidon, optimizes
every aspect of a ship’s journey, including safety, speed and fuel
consumption. Poseidon’s goal is to accelerate the development of
autonomous shipping.
www.deepblueglobe.eu
Flexe
This company enables on-demand and flexible warehousing, with
accesstomorethan1,000warehousesandadditionalservicesaround
the globe. Flexe is used for e-commerce fulfillment, retail distribution
and inventory overflow.
www.flexe.com
Convoy
Convoy was founded to ensure freight trucks are fully optimized with
full loads, saving money for shippers, increasing earnings for drivers
and eliminating carbon waste. The company moves millions of
truckloads through its connected network of carriers.
www.convoy.com
Shypple
This startup provides a digital dashboard for companies to search and
book freight shipping. Shypple also offers the opportunity to benchmark
quotesandtrackfreightinreal-time.
www.shypple.com
ShipChain
ShipChain offers a service using Ethereum blockchain technology
and principles, enabling a fully integrated system across the supply
chain. The end-to-end process is tracked and traced, from the
moment a shipment leaves the production facility, to final delivery on
the customer’s doorstep. ShipChain promises that every shipment is
federated and validated in trustless, transparent blockchain contracts.
www.shipchain.io
Real-life
cases
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18. VeloMetro
With its pedal-electric vehicle Veemo, VeloMetro wants
to make personal transportation flexible, affordable
and environmentally friendly. The electricity-assisted
velomobile provides the functionality of a bicycle and the
comfort of a car, making it suitable for urban travel with
navigation and cargo.
www.velometro.com/veemo
Skycart
Skycart wants to revolutionize the way goods are shipped.
Through its network of autonomous drones, the company
aims to provide instant delivery and location-independent
shipping24x7.Byusingfast,seamlesspeer-to-peerdelivery
byair,theservicecandeliverpackagesin30minutesorless.
www.skycart.net
Mobotiq
This startup wants to completely change personal
mobility by introducing a new type of vehicle that’s fully
modular and designed specifically for rental. Mobotiq
focusses on peer-to-peer mobility that integrates
specifically designed, autonomous pods and eliminates all
intermediaries.
www.mobotiq.com
Jetpack Aviation
The first flying motorcycle could become a reality through
Jetpack Aviation, which specializes in recreational jet
packs. The company develops two models of a flying
motorcycle that promise to be the first in the world. Initial
use of the models will be by the military, but in the future,
they could also be used for commercial purposes.
www.jetpackaviation.com
The future is human
Humans excel at being creative, in seeing, identifying and
investing in opportunities, and solving problems. Our
human experiences and emotions – anger, sadness, love –
willdrivethefutureoflogistics.Technologywillenormously
benefit the logistics industry by enhancing supply chain
reliability and minimizing disruption.
Thebiggestbarrierforindustrychangeishuman.Weneed
to balance competition with coopetition in order to
achieve interoperability and a model based on cross-
border connectivity and information exchange. Advanced
technologies will only be as successful as our ability to
emphasize our basic human skills of trust and cooperation.
Let’s be curious about the future, not fearful. Let us, as a
society, create and discover new rules and norms. The
future is not about making the present more efficient but
about reshaping it – something only humans can and will
do. Logistics will thrive through a shared vision and our
bundled human forces.
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Evgeny Morozov
Technology
human nature,
all the time;
changes
hardly ever“
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19. 1. Focus on creating/sharing borderless data with
consumers and suppliers.
2. Embrace a circular and sustainable mindset with
logistics.
3. Reduce carbon footprint at each stage of the
supply chain.
4. Prepare for a digital-driven future of logistics.
5. Do not overestimate technological promises.
Never underestimate the much-needed human
skills in logistics.
6. Begin to pilot distributed ledgers in operation.
7. Connectivity and data sharing are key for the
future services and consumer demands in logistics.
8. Flexible, transparent, on-demand, connected,
data-driven, green logistics are the new normal.
9. Autonomous is the promise of logistics, but
humans will still be needed.
10. Success in logistics lies in sharing data beyond
your own company borders.
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Key take-aways
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