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The Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation Handbook
Disruptive Technologies and New Business Models
Synopsis
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.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
"During this period of acute innovation and disruption, understanding the logistics and supply chain market landscape is more crucial than ever for investors. Manners-Bell and Lyon provide insight into how to spot the type of companies and innovations that have the best chance of succeeding, and some of the pitfalls which new businesses must avoid." * Alexsander M Stewart, former Managing Director and Head of Global Transportation and Logistics Investment Banking, Stifel * "The authors intelligently and expertly provide a comprehensive look at the new disruptive technologies and business models that are reshaping the rapidly changing global logistics and ecommerce landscape. The book also identifies both the emerging and established supply chain players innovating this change, providing the reader with an insightful analysis. A must-read." * John Hextall, CEO and board member, De Well Group * "Companies such as Amazon, Uber and Alibaba have revolutionized parts of the economy. But how with the physical-digital interplay shape the future? How to move beyond innovation to become real game changers? This book provides the knowledge and tools to drive change in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It will be essential for those who wish to transform their business, build or invest in next-generation technology and shake up the supply chain and logistics industry." * Wolfgang Lehmacher, former Director, Head of Supply Chain and Transport Industries, World Economic Forum *