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.
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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.
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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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Michael Henke and Alice Kirchheim new members of the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors of the Open Logistics Foundation
Michael Henke, Managing Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Open Logistics Foundation. He takes over the position from Michael ten Hompel, who is stepping down due to retirement. Henke was previously Chairman of the Board of Open Logistics e. V. As part of the new appointment, Alice Kirchheim, Director of the Fraunhofer IML, will become a new member of the organisation’s board.
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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.
Our onboarding process enables a smooth and rapid integration into the Foundation’s activities
Are you interested in joining our innovation community and curious about what awaits you as a member of the Open Logistics Foundation? In this article, we explain our onboarding process in detail, showcasing how new open source pioneers can actively contribute and engage with other existing members to create de-facto standards for logistics and supply chains.
Promising use cases for green logistics
Open source solutions are indispensable for greater sustainability in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. 3 questions to Andreas Nettsträter, CEO of the Open Logistics Foundation, on sustainability in logistics.
Green logistics: From freestyle via duty to standard
“Zero-emission logistics“ is the logistics of the future. Open source solutions can help make logistics more efficient faster, thus contributing to achieving climate targets.
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Who can benefit from being part of the Open Logistics Foundation? The answer is: Lots of different companies.
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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.