This book presents trends, developments, and examples of how digital disruption is currently reshaping the logistics industry. Logistics is the invisible force behind the global economy, influencing and providing a lens into all economic activities. Chapters written by respected experts in the field describe how new technologies such as autonomous vehicles, blockchain, Internet of things (IoT), and state-of-the-art freight management solutions are fundamentally changing supply chain solutions. Special emphasis is placed on promising start-ups and venture capital firms around the world that are now investing in the future of logistics.

"Supply chains hold significant room for optimization to the benefit of customers, industry participants, authorities and the environment. This book provides a unique set of perspectives from industry leaders covering a wide range of topics. It is a 'must read' for anyone seeking to understand and contribute to a better tomorrow in supply chains logistics." 

- Thomas Bagge, Chief Executive Officer and Statutory Director DCSA

"The need for standardisation and digitalisation in logistics is no longer an option. This book gives insights from industry experts, shows trends and innovations in platforms, underlines the need for transparency and how big data and analytics can make a world of difference. It's an incredible resource if you wish to better understand the new normal of logistics." 

- Global Chief Digital & Information Officer, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

"This book presents readers with a straightforward and comprehensive assessment of supply chain innovation and trends and their impact on the industry. With contributions from several industry leaders, it provides critical knowledge and insight that supply chain and logistics managers need to implement disruptive technologies strategically." 

- Rene Jacquat, Founder / Advisor, LogiChain Solutions

Foreword

Introduction - Logistics at the brink of change
Part I - Driving forces of digital disruption
Digitizing and automating processes in logistics
How utilization of assets is impacted by digitalization and automation
Towards logistics pricing transparency
Supply chain visibility and exception management
Part II - Business models disrupting the existing logistics solutions
The platform era and global freight
The Last Mile Problem and its Innovative Challengers
E-Commerce order fulfilment supply chain - how new entrants are changing the industry
Selection of the appropriate asset tracking solution
Advanced Analytics and Big Data in Supply Chain Planning
SaaS & big data solutions in the area of logistics related services
Human-Robot Collaboration: The Future of Smart Warehousing
Digital freight forwarders disrupt road freight space
A Revolution in Value-delivery Across Air and Sea Freight
Autonomous vehicles as the ultimate efficiency driver in logistics
Distributed Ledger Technology: Towards a Decentralized Logistics Ecosystem
Part III - Key Players behind the disruption
Digital transformation in airfreight
How Freight Forwarders are challenged by and respond to the digital disruption
The Evolution of Supply Chain Startups
Transactions & Valuation in the Global Logistics Market
Financing disruption - The role of Venture Capital in the logistics industry.