Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation: A Practical Guide to Disruptive Technologies and New Business Models

✍ Scribed by John Manners-Bell, Ken Lyon

• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Year: 2022
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 417
• Edition: 2
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Global disruption, new technologies and changing consumer habits are causing turmoil in the supply chain industry. This book shows businesses how to remain resilient in this dynamic new environment.

The supply chain crisis of 2021 exposed the necessity of a sustainable supply chain. The Fourth Industrial Revolution has transformed our society and economy. The logistics and supply chain industry continues to be innovated by automation, blockchain and sustainability. Amid all this volatility, it is vital for businesses to not only protect their operations from disruption, but to rise to the challenge that these innovations pose to become game-changers in their sectors.

Now in its second edition, Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation provides vital insight into the major trends transforming the supply chain and logistics industry. Featuring a new section on the role of technologies in reducing carbon emissions, case studies from companies such as Amazon, Alibaba, Maersk, UPS and DHL, as well as a full update of all existing content on crowd sourcing and shipping, on-demand delivery, autonomous vehicles and more, Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation is the essential guide to thriving in a rapidly developing logistics landscape. Online supporting resources include PowerPoints and sample case studies.

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Contents
About this book
Acknowledgements
Introduction
PART ONE The impact of innovation and disruption on the supply chain
1 The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the anatomy of innovation
Introduction
Themes of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The anatomy of innovation
Organizational innovation
The convergence of innovations: the ‘Physical Internet’
Summary
References
2 Breaking the paradigm
How to be a successful innovator: addressing supply chain inefficiency
The ‘4Ds’ of disruption
Releasing value through disruption
Summary
References
3 Lessons from the past
The economic case for containerization
Social and political barriers
Legislative barriers
Technological barriers
Resistance from market incumbents
Unpacking the economic benefits
Summary
References
4 Disruption to the post-Covid-19 supply chain and logistics industry
De-globalization and protectionism
Covid-19’s implications for the transport sector
Environmental considerations
Summary
PART TWO Transforming supply chain models
5 The direct-to-consumer model and its implications for logistics
Why are direct-to-consumer channels important?
What is ‘direct-to-consumer’?
DTC challenges
The implications for logistics and express companies
Direct-to-patient (DTP): disrupting pharma logistics
Homecare medicines services
Summary
References
6 Alternative downstream retail distribution models
Introduction
Alternative delivery solutions
Environmental and efficiency benefits
Summary
References
7 On-demand delivery and crowd-shipping
What is ‘on-demand’?
The ‘gig economy’ and the status of transport workers
The future of on-demand delivery in a post-Covid-19 world
Will crowd-shipping finally take off?
Summary
References
8 Innovating to meet the challenge of urban distribution
Megacity logistics – challenges of a transforming environment
‘Nanostores’: retail supply chain challenges and opportunities in developing markets
Reinventing urban consolidation centres
A smarter approach to urban distribution
Summary
References
9 The disruptive power of e-retailing
The e-commerce phenomenon
E-commerce impact on traditional retail supply chains
Impact on inventory holdings
Logistics beneficiaries of e-retailing
Returns challenges
Cross-border e-retail issues and risks
Summary
References
10 Amazon – the ultimate disruptor
Logistics strategy
Logistics capabilities
Amazon’s logistics infrastructure
Amazon’s struggles with labour
Sustainability
Amazon rides the Covid-19 wave
Summary
References
11 3D printing and the transformation of upstream supply chains
What is 3D printing?
Challenges to adoption
Why will 3D printing disrupt supply chains?
A supply chain transformation
Adoption by industry sectors
Implications for the express and logistics industry
Investment by logistics companies
Impetus from Covid-19
Summary
References
PART THREE
New technology development and adoption
12 The Internet of Things, Big Data and artificial intelligence
‘Internet of Things’ in the supply chain
Application in the logistics industry
The future: printable electronics?
Big Data and artificial intelligence (AI)
Summary
References
13 Control towers and supply chain visibility
The role of the logistics service provider
Cloud-based services
Enabling supply chain visibility
The role of ‘middleware’
Supply chain visibility platforms
The future: increasing shipper choice and systems convergence
Summary
14 Blockchain in supply chains
What is blockchain?
Potential areas of use in logistics and supply chain
Examples of blockchain in the supply chain
Assuring supply chain integrity
Developing trust
Blockchains and false data
Blockchain and smart contracts
Blockchain problems
The outlook for blockchain
Summary
References
15 The disruptive potential of robots and automation in the warehouse
The rise of the robots
Robotics in logistics
Warehouse design and demand
People versus robots
Turning workers into robots?
What will be the future role of the LSP?
Robots in the supply chain
Summary
References
16 Autonomous vehicles and delivery robots
Introduction
The forces behind autonomous trucks
Barriers to autonomous driving
Technology progress
Platooning
Prospects for full autonomy
Other autonomous vehicles
Summary
References
PART FOUR Digitalization of logistics markets
17 Digital road freight and warehousing platforms
Digital road freight platforms
‘Digitalizing’ the warehousing sector
‘On-demand’ warehousing
Summary
References
18 The digitalization of international freight forwarding
The importance of digitization
The implications for freight forwarders
Digital freight forwarding platforms
Survey: the use of online platforms
Digital freight success: make or buy?
Why freight forwarders will adapt and survive
Summary
References
19 Disrupting trade finance
Introduction
What is trade finance?
Why does the sector need shaking up?
Trade finance innovators and disruptors
Blockchain and ‘smart contracts’
The new competitive battleground for freight forwarders?
Summary
References
PART FIVE
Innovating for sustainability
20 The role of new technologies in mitigating climate change
Using technology to drive efficiencies
Is there an over-reliance on prospects for technology development?
The role of government as facilitator
Shipping lines split on best way to decarbonize
Summary
References
21 A guide to alternative propulsion systems
Different powertrains for different needs
Types of alternative fuel
Meeting the challenge of charging electric vehicles
Summary
References
22 Designing smart and circular supply chains
What does a circular economy mean?
Impact on trade
The economic impact
Industry sector circularity
Consequences for logistics
Circular fashion: solutions to fast-fashion waste
Summary
References
23 ‘Shifting to Green’ survey
Survey sample profile
Attitude to sustainability
Carbon emissions measurements and targets
Factors driving adoption and perceived benefits
Corporate environmental initiatives
Outsourcing
Future fuels
Summary
Reference
PART SIX
Future directions for global supply chains
24 The ‘Great Reset’
Covid-19: a catalyst for change
Globalization under fire
A ‘Great Reset’ is already under way
Summary
References
Conclusion
Index