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.
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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Open Logistics Foundation: new pilot project in the UK for secure customs processes
With the Goods Passport ID (GPID), the Open Logistics Foundation’s Open Customs Blockchain Working Group is developing a blockchain solution for transparent and tamper-proof customs clearance. The GPID supports customs authorities, freight forwarders and traders alike by ensuring compliant trade. The independent organisation works closely with renowned companies and authorities to make the cross-border flow of goods more efficient. A pilot project with EU and British authorities is already being planned.
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Smart systems according to plan: Intelligent containers
Not only software but also hardware is available as open source: The Open Logistics Repository contains the blueprints for an intelligent fill-level
sensor for recycling containers and an autonomous transport robot used in palette handling. Closing loops, improving environmental footprints, setting standards: Smart waste management with the ITCPRO fill level sensor, the blueprint of which
has now been published as open source.
On the way to a standardised process
Track & Trace solutions are now standard for every (large) logistics service provider. However, the systems differ significantly, even though they often map identical processes. The new Working Group
Track & Trace of the Open Logistics Foundation aims to standardise the Track & Trace process on an open source basis, ensuring greater transparency in the supply chain.
A groundbreaking project for customs processes
In its pursuit to enhance trust and transparency of data used in customs processes, the Working Group Open Customs Blockchain launched its second project aimed at making the customs clearance process more efficient. The Goods Passport ID (GPID) strives to revolutionise customs clearance by offering a single, reliable passport for goods flow, thereby ensuring trust by authorities and expediting clearance processes to mitigate delays.
#wearememberdriven: Joint forces, standardised solutions
The member companies have the right to propose new open source projects for the Open Logistics Foundation and implement them
with the support of the Foundation‘s office and committees. After all, they know the industry and its challenges best.
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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.