Internet of Services

Logistics Platforms as Drivers for Smart Ecosystems

Logistics Platforms as Drivers for Smart Ecosystems

Supply Chain Visibility as an Initial Step for Transparency and Control of Integrated Real-time Supply Chains
Daniel Roy, Matthias Fellenberg
Markets will change dramatically due to the megatrend platforming [1]. For previously isolated markets, such as Smart Factory, Smart Logistics or Smart Grids, this offers the potential to create interconnected “smart Ecosystems”. Logistics platforms as an instrument of networking are a key driver of this platform economy. In the application for Supply Chain Visibility, logistics platforms promote the transparency and control of logistics chains and thus represent an essential first step towards smart Ecosystems.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 36 | 2020 | Edition 5 | Pages 63-66 | DOI 10.30844/I40M_20-5_S63-66
Human and Things and Data – the Interaction within the Digital Transformation

Human and Things and Data - the Interaction within the Digital Transformation

Das Zusammenspiel der digitalen Transformation
Volker Gruhn
The digital transformation is currently one of the defining topics in public discourse. New technical developments are making new services and new business models possible, though they also entail new challenges. In order to recognize and take advantage of the opportunities offered by digital transformation, it is necessary for corporate decision-makers to first understand the fundamental relationships that exist between technologies, data and customers. Only then experts are able to build on this understanding to develop new products and services. Such projects require more than just IT expertise. For the project to succeed, it is crucial that the IT and specialist divisions work together on this development. In order for the collaboration to succeed in spite of all the differences between the divisions’ remits, those in charge should ensure that the project environment is one in which all participants are able to interact on an equal footing and understand one another. The ...
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 32 | 2016 | Edition 2 | Pages 62-65
Intelligent Controlling of Logistics Networks

Intelligent Controlling of Logistics Networks

Frank Straube, Daniel Roy, Jan Reipert
Cyber-Physical Systems and the internet of things change the way we see management, production and even logistics processes. The research project “Smart Logistic Grids” uses a decentralized cloud-based management concept to reduce the risk of disruptions in logistics networks.
Industrie Management | Volume 30 | 2014 | Edition 6 | Pages 39-42