23 January 2024 | News
More open source solutions are available under the Open Logistics Foundation’s Repository. The newest addition is the components of the ITCPRO level sensor. This release encompasses both software and hardware. The sensor turns recycling containers into a “smart data drum” that recognises the filling level using a time-of-flight sensor; this automatically triggers a pick-up manoeuvre, making any empty journeys unnecessary. Our partners, Rhenus Logistics and Fraunhofer IML, developed and released this sustainable solution. Making this development freely accessible to the public allows more companies to adopt it and reduce their Carbon footprint.
18 January 2024 | Magazine
An open source community thrives on the commitment of its members – and needs the support of an organisation. Nathalie Böhning,
Innovation and Project Manager at the Open Logistics Foundation, answers the most important questions about the interaction between the Head Office and the companies in the so-called ideation process, the path from idea to project.
9 January 2024 | Press release
To promote the spread of collaborative open-source solutions for logistics and supply chain management (SCM), two broadly networked European non-profit organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 19th December to intensify their cooperation. The Open Logistics Foundation and the European Technology Platform (ETP) ALICE (Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe) want to combine the power of their networks to give the industry a stronger voice and emphasise the importance of collaboration for Europe’s future competitiveness.
9 January 2024 | Press release non english
Um die Verbreitung kollaborativer Open-Source-Lösungen für Logistik und Supply Chain Management (SCM) stärker voranzutreiben, haben zwei breitvernetzte europäische Non-Profit-Organisationen zum 19. Dezember eine Absichtserklärung zur verstärkten Kooperation geschlossen. Die Open Logistics Foundation und die European Technology Platform (ETP) ALICE (Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe) aus Brüssel wollen die Kraft ihrer Netzwerke zusammenlegen, um der Branche eine stärkere Stimme zu verleihen und den Stellenwert der Kollaboration für die zukünftige Wettbewerbsfähigkeit Europas zu unterstreichen.
4 December 2023 | Magazine
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.
29 November 2023 | Newsletter
Contents: Ideation workshop recap | harmonising logistics | upcoming events
27 November 2023 | News
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.
21 November 2023 | News
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.
13 November 2023 | Magazine
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.
