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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Ideation in action: Navigating logistics challenges with the Open Logistics Foundation!
On the 16th of November 2023, our Innovation Community gathered in Dortmund at the BioMedizine Zentrum to discuss new ideas and topics that the Open Logistics Foundation should work on next. These topics revolved around specific logistical and supply chain challenges best addressed through collaboration and open source solutions. We extend our gratitude to all the participants for their invaluable contributions, dedication, and active involvement in making the Ideation Workshop 2023 a resounding success.
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We need to build legally compliant code together
No one would think of planning and building houses without considering the applicable building regulations. In software development, however, legal regulations are often ”neglected“. The Hamburg lawyer and digitalisation expert Dr. David Saive, LL.M., wants to change
that – a conversation about the necessity of interdisciplinary cooperation between law and technology.
Harmonising Logistics: A conversation about the journey of the Open Logistics Foundation
This year, we’ve attended multiple events, engaging in discussions about open source for logistics and supply chain management. Frequently, we encountered inquiries surrounding the nature of our work, the purpose behind our initiative, and the process of our operations. These queries ranged from understanding the core mission of the Open Logistics Foundation to inquiries about how we foster collaboration among industry competitors and the specific role played by the Head Office. Amidst these queries, some misconceptions about the Open Logistics Foundation have also surfaced. Addressing these questions and dispelling misconceptions, our interviewee, Carina Tüllmann, the COO of the Open Logistics Foundation, is here to provide a comprehensive clarification.
No more isolated solutions: Solutions for the broad “masses”
Open Source is one of the drivers of digital innovation in many companies today. Representatives from three member companies of the Open Logistics Foundation explain the
importance of open source for them. Three different companies, three individual open source strategies – but a common vision.
„The next big thing“: the eFTI Regulation
The EU regulation on electronic transport information, or eFTI for short, poses major challenges for logistics companies, but also offers
them opportunities. What the regulation says, why it is also spurring the introduction of the electronic consignment note – and what role open source plays in its implementation.
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