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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
As the number of open source projects continues to grow across various industries, so do the opportunities for developers to contribute their expertise and make a meaningful impact. However, developers often face challenges when trying to participate in open source initiatives. These challenges can include not knowing where to begin, uncertainty about project suitability, concerns over copyright issues, communication barriers, or even burnout. In this article, Jens Leveling, our Head of Technology, shares his opinion and provides valuable guidance on navigating these challenges, specifically focusing on how developers can contribute to projects within the Open Logistics Foundation.
The ideation process within the Open Logistics Foundation is dynamic and continuous, driven by the collective input of our members. New topics are proposed by our Innovation Community (members) in different stages and ways. This article explores how new topics are proposed, developed, and transformed into active projects within our Working Groups. Nathalie Böhning, the Foundation’s Innovation and Project Manager, provides insights into the journey from an initial idea to an accepted and active project.
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.