The future of logistics is open source.
Away from silo thinking and media discontinuity, and towards common, cross-industry standards – what open source can do for logistics and supply chain management, and for your company.
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We emphasise the need to have open discussions to create de-facto standards for logistics, one issue at a time.
Rock OS. We create open source.
The Open Logistics Foundation promotes the collaborative development and commercial use of open source logistics software and hardware with the help of a unique Innovation Community. The Foundation operates the Open Logistics Repository, an open and neutral platform over which all components are developed and made available for any company interested.
Join OS. We give open source a home.
Joining the Innovation Community, every company has the chance to help create the future of open source in logistics and benefit from the solutions jointly developed. All components accommodated in the Open Logistics Repository are accessible for free for any company – also for being used commercially.
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Navigating the Future: A Leadership Development Programme
AI, sustainability, and open source solutions – the future of the logistics industry is promising to be filled with innovations, from making existing processes and procedures more efficient to creating entirely new inventions. A deeper understanding of these topics is key to excel in the upcoming years. Therefore, the Digital Hub Logistics Dortmund set up a new training format for young professionals, future leaders, career changers, talents, and logistics and supply chain management experts. The aim – to equip future leaders with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate the logistics landscape of tomorrow. Empowering them to leverage these tools for the benefit of their organisations.
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Public property as an economic factor: What open source software is worth
Despite open source software’s growing importance for the economy, measuring its value has been difficult until now. Dr. Manuel Hoffmann from Harvard Business School explains the approach he and his fellow researchers have developed that closes the gaps in calculating the value of open source software and provides companies with important key figures.
One for all: The Open Logistics Foundation License
Licence questions are a stumbling block for companies’ use of open source software. The Open Logistics Foundation License makes topics transparent that are only indirectly addressed in other licences. The more detailed a licence is, the less room for interpretation there is – and the greater the certainty.
Cyber Security: The responsibility of companies is increasing
With the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), the European Union wants to improve the quality and security standards of digital products. In an interview, Miriam Seyffarth, Head of Political Communications at the Open Source Business Alliance, explains what the regulation means for companies and what role open source software plays.
New business also for IT companies
For logistics service providers, the advantages of open source are obvious: the collaborative development of software saves costs, the software increases the user-friendliness of physical logistics and improves efficiency. Logistics IT partners, on the other hand, often fear for their market. However, open source developments offer them numerous opportunities to expand their business, retain existing customers and acquire new ones.
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Joining the Open Logistics Foundation means to be part of a lively and inspiring Innovation Community. To participate, you can choose between different types of membership.