A neutral and common ground for collaborative innovation
During the episode, the Foundation’s CEO, Andreas Nettsträter, expressed the pressing need for joint efforts to revolutionise the logistics and supply chain landscape. He highlighted the Foundation’s commitment to open collaboration and the harmonisation of common data standards as fundamental pillars for overcoming existing challenges, such as the industry’s reliance on paper-based documentation.
Diving into the Foundation’s journey, Andreas shared how the Open Logistics Foundation is a neutral ground for competitors to come together and implement agreed standards. Moreover, the episode delved into the Foundation’s diverse membership base, which comprises a mix of logistics service providers, shipping & forwarding companies, infrastructure service providers, associations and RTOs, and IT service providers, showcasing the broad industry support for collaborative innovation initiatives. Our partnerships leverage diverse perspectives and create value for all stakeholders.
Open source solutions under the Foundation’s implementation
Focusing on commodity-level joint development, functions that focus on the basic layer and do not generate any money, is the basis for all open source developments. Topics such as Track & Trace, where there are thousands of different approaches, and everyone communicates in a slightly different way – To a Driver App, where multiple applications currently exist, are some examples mentioned where there is a need for harmonisation to have one compatible standard. The efficiency gained from implementing such solutions is not limited to just logistic companies but extends to shippers, customers, and the broader ecosystem.
The podcast additionally explored the Foundation’s accomplishments, such as implementing digital transport document solutions, the eCMR, which have produced favourable outcomes and attracted interest from new partners to join collaborative efforts. With this exposure, the Open Logistics Foundation reaffirms its dedication to driving efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in the logistics sector through collaborative work.
To gain deeper insights into the discussions, we encourage you to tune in to the episode available on all podcast platforms, to hear our journey towards harmonised logistics and supply chain solutions:
