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The Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation Handbook: Disruptive Technologies and New Business Models
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is now transforming logistics and supply chain industries. Consumer habits are changing fast and supply chains are having to adapt to meet the challenges created by this dynamic new environment. Traditional logistics operating models are under threat. Incumbent freight operators across the entire transport and warehousing spectrum have been forced to develop strategies to effectively compete with new start-ups. The Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of all the major new technologies and business models currently under development and looks at this process of disruption in detail.
The Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation Handbook covers many important topics, such as crowd sourcing and shipping, on-demand delivery, autonomous vehicles, automation in the warehouse, electric vehicles and alternative fuels. It provides readers with a straightforward and easy to understand assessment of these innovations and their impact on the industry. Online supporting resources include PowerPoints and sample case studies.
The Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation Handbook covers many important topics, such as crowd sourcing and shipping, on-demand delivery, autonomous vehicles, automation in the warehouse, electric vehicles and alternative fuels. It provides readers with a straightforward and easy to understand assessment of these innovations and their impact on the industry. Online supporting resources include PowerPoints and sample case studies.
280 pages, Paperback
Published July 30, 2019
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September 19, 2023
"Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation: A Practical Guide to Disruptive Technologies and New Business Models" by John Manners-Bell and Ken Lyon explores the transformative potential of technology in global supply chains. The book emphasizes the importance of fixing inefficient supply chain systems to address global challenges like pollution and poverty. It provides insights into the challenges and fragmentation that plague current logistics networks and offers solutions for creating responsive and sustainable supply chain ecosystems through innovations like artificial intelligence (AI).
The book highlights the historical significance of shipping containers and how their adoption revolutionized global supply chains. It delves into the hurdles and systemic challenges faced during the transition to containerization, drawing lessons for current disruptors seeking large-scale changes in supply chains. These challenges included labor-intensive cargo handling, resistance from various sectors, political barriers, and resistance from established shipping lines. The book underscores the importance of widespread stakeholder support for disruptive innovations to drive revolutionary change.
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities and inefficiencies in global supply chains, leading to a reevaluation of inventory strategies and a push for reshoring manufacturing capacity. However, countervailing forces, such as high unemployment rates and the lack of local manufacturing capacity, complicate the reshoring process. The book explores these conflicting pressures and emphasizes the need for wise leadership to navigate this pivotal moment.
E-commerce's impact on logistics is discussed, emphasizing how online shopping has disrupted traditional retail and elevated customer expectations for fast and flexible delivery. Retailers are adjusting their inventory strategies to match the availability offered by e-commerce giants like Amazon, leading to changes in warehouse management and delivery models. The book also addresses challenges related to returns and the rising costs associated with online purchases.
The logistics network built by Amazon, one of the largest online retailers, is examined in detail. Amazon's massive investment in logistics operations, including fulfillment centers, last-mile delivery, air cargo transport, and over-the-road freight, has transformed the retail landscape. The book discusses Amazon's strategies, its reliance on warehouse automation and robotics, and its response to political pressures and labor union campaigns.
The Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) are introduced as technologies poised to make supply chains more efficient. IoT sensors are enabling real-time tracking of inventory, assets, and shipments, while AI helps analyze the vast amount of data generated by these sensors. Together, IoT and AI have the potential to revolutionize supply chain visibility, asset utilization, and decision-making processes, but ethical and security considerations must be addressed.
In conclusion, "Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation" provides valuable insights into how disruptive technologies and new business models are reshaping global supply chains. Drawing from real-world examples and historical lessons, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in logistics and supply chain management, making it a valuable resource for business leaders and professionals in the field.
The book highlights the historical significance of shipping containers and how their adoption revolutionized global supply chains. It delves into the hurdles and systemic challenges faced during the transition to containerization, drawing lessons for current disruptors seeking large-scale changes in supply chains. These challenges included labor-intensive cargo handling, resistance from various sectors, political barriers, and resistance from established shipping lines. The book underscores the importance of widespread stakeholder support for disruptive innovations to drive revolutionary change.
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities and inefficiencies in global supply chains, leading to a reevaluation of inventory strategies and a push for reshoring manufacturing capacity. However, countervailing forces, such as high unemployment rates and the lack of local manufacturing capacity, complicate the reshoring process. The book explores these conflicting pressures and emphasizes the need for wise leadership to navigate this pivotal moment.
E-commerce's impact on logistics is discussed, emphasizing how online shopping has disrupted traditional retail and elevated customer expectations for fast and flexible delivery. Retailers are adjusting their inventory strategies to match the availability offered by e-commerce giants like Amazon, leading to changes in warehouse management and delivery models. The book also addresses challenges related to returns and the rising costs associated with online purchases.
The logistics network built by Amazon, one of the largest online retailers, is examined in detail. Amazon's massive investment in logistics operations, including fulfillment centers, last-mile delivery, air cargo transport, and over-the-road freight, has transformed the retail landscape. The book discusses Amazon's strategies, its reliance on warehouse automation and robotics, and its response to political pressures and labor union campaigns.
The Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) are introduced as technologies poised to make supply chains more efficient. IoT sensors are enabling real-time tracking of inventory, assets, and shipments, while AI helps analyze the vast amount of data generated by these sensors. Together, IoT and AI have the potential to revolutionize supply chain visibility, asset utilization, and decision-making processes, but ethical and security considerations must be addressed.
In conclusion, "Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation" provides valuable insights into how disruptive technologies and new business models are reshaping global supply chains. Drawing from real-world examples and historical lessons, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in logistics and supply chain management, making it a valuable resource for business leaders and professionals in the field.
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