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The digital transformation of logistics : demystifying impacts of the fourth industrial revolution / edited by Mac Sullivan, Johannes Kern.

Contributor(s): Sullivan, Mac [editor.] | Kern, Johannes (Writer on logistics) [editor.].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: IEEE Press series on technology management, innovation, and leadership: Publisher: Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley-IEEE Press, [2021]Description: 1 online resource.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781119646495; 1119646499; 9781119646402; 1119646405; 9781119646457; 1119646456.Subject(s): Business logistics -- Data processing | Business logistics -- Data processingGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: Print version:: The digital transformation of logisticsDDC classification: 658.500285 Online resources: Wiley Online Library
Contents:
Introduction. Demystifying the Impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on Logistics / Mac Sullivan -- Technologies. Technologies Driving Digital Transformation / Mac Sullivan -- Logistics Management in an IoT World / Axel Neher -- Additive Manufacturing / Johannes Kern -- The Role of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Logistics / Mac Sullivan, Walter Simpson, Wesley Li -- Blockchain Will Animate Tomorrow's Integrated Global Logistics Systems / Nicholas Krapels -- Digitalization Solutions in the Competitive CEP Industry - Experiences from a Global Player in China / Scott Wang, Johannes Kern -- Understanding the Impacts of Autonomous Vehicles in Logistics / Lionel Willems -- Logistics in the Cloud-Powered Workplace / John Berry -- Platforms. Platforms Enabling Digital Transformation / Mac Sullivan -- The Digital Transformation of Freight Forwarders / Ruben Huber -- International Trade Revolution with Smart Contracts / Matas Arnguiz, Andrea Margheri, Duoqi Xu, Bill Tran -- Exploring China's Digital Silk Road / Andre Wheeler -- Marine Terminal Operating Systems / Ira Breskin, Ayush Pandey -- Improving Cross-Border eCommerce Through Digitalization / Simon Raadt, Jiao Xu -- Enabling Platform Business Models for International Logistics / Sam Heuck, Cory Margand -- The Evolution of the Cold Chain / Alex Stempel -- People. People Navigating Digital Transformation / Johannes Kern -- Change Management Falling Short - the Call for Business Transformation / Michael Teubenbacher -- Organizational Culture Change / Robert Mostert, Johannes Kern -- Competence Management as an Enabler for the Digital Transformation of the Supply Chain / Jiayu Sun -- Impacts of Digitalization on Traceability / Cameron Johnson -- The Evolution of Freight Forwarding Sales / Mac Sullivan, Dennis Wong, Zheyuan Tang -- Managing and Selecting Logistics Service Suppliers / Colin Cobb, Dyci Sfregola -- Conclusion. The Digital Transformation of Logistics / Johannes Kern.
Summary: "This book covers the latest trends in the changing landscape of international logistics in terms of technological developments and the effects of these changes. The authors introduce relevant technologies and related concepts and provide their expert opinion on the future impact of these technologies on the logistics field and the professionals working in this space. The book analyzes artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERPs), Digital Marketplaces and Digital Networks as part of Industry 4.0. Real experiences in dealing with the effects of technology on jobs in the logistics industry are translated into learning points. This book equips the reader with the fundamentals to hold a conversation with their employers, customers, investors, and suppliers about how they can prepare for the disruptive forces shaping the industry"-- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This book covers the latest trends in the changing landscape of international logistics in terms of technological developments and the effects of these changes. The authors introduce relevant technologies and related concepts and provide their expert opinion on the future impact of these technologies on the logistics field and the professionals working in this space. The book analyzes artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERPs), Digital Marketplaces and Digital Networks as part of Industry 4.0. Real experiences in dealing with the effects of technology on jobs in the logistics industry are translated into learning points. This book equips the reader with the fundamentals to hold a conversation with their employers, customers, investors, and suppliers about how they can prepare for the disruptive forces shaping the industry"-- Provided by publisher.

Introduction. Demystifying the Impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on Logistics / Mac Sullivan -- Technologies. Technologies Driving Digital Transformation / Mac Sullivan -- Logistics Management in an IoT World / Axel Neher -- Additive Manufacturing / Johannes Kern -- The Role of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Logistics / Mac Sullivan, Walter Simpson, Wesley Li -- Blockchain Will Animate Tomorrow's Integrated Global Logistics Systems / Nicholas Krapels -- Digitalization Solutions in the Competitive CEP Industry - Experiences from a Global Player in China / Scott Wang, Johannes Kern -- Understanding the Impacts of Autonomous Vehicles in Logistics / Lionel Willems -- Logistics in the Cloud-Powered Workplace / John Berry -- Platforms. Platforms Enabling Digital Transformation / Mac Sullivan -- The Digital Transformation of Freight Forwarders / Ruben Huber -- International Trade Revolution with Smart Contracts / Matas Arnguiz, Andrea Margheri, Duoqi Xu, Bill Tran -- Exploring China's Digital Silk Road / Andre Wheeler -- Marine Terminal Operating Systems / Ira Breskin, Ayush Pandey -- Improving Cross-Border eCommerce Through Digitalization / Simon Raadt, Jiao Xu -- Enabling Platform Business Models for International Logistics / Sam Heuck, Cory Margand -- The Evolution of the Cold Chain / Alex Stempel -- People. People Navigating Digital Transformation / Johannes Kern -- Change Management Falling Short - the Call for Business Transformation / Michael Teubenbacher -- Organizational Culture Change / Robert Mostert, Johannes Kern -- Competence Management as an Enabler for the Digital Transformation of the Supply Chain / Jiayu Sun -- Impacts of Digitalization on Traceability / Cameron Johnson -- The Evolution of Freight Forwarding Sales / Mac Sullivan, Dennis Wong, Zheyuan Tang -- Managing and Selecting Logistics Service Suppliers / Colin Cobb, Dyci Sfregola -- Conclusion. The Digital Transformation of Logistics / Johannes Kern.

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