Foreword.- Introduction – Logistics at the brink of change.- Part I - Driving forces of digital disruption.- Digitizing and automating processes in logistics.- How utilization of assets is impacted by digitalization and automation.- Towards logistics pricing transparency.- Supply chain visibility and exception management.- Part II - Business models disrupting the existing logistics solutions.- The platform era and global freight.- The Last Mile Problem and its Innovative Challengers.- E-Commerce order fulfilment supply chain - how new entrants are changing the industry.- Selection of the appropriate asset tracking solution.- Advanced Analytics and Big Data in Supply Chain Planning.- SaaS & big data solutions in the area of logistics related services.- Human-Robot Collaboration: The Future of Smart Warehousing.- Digital freight forwarders disrupt road freight space.- A Revolution in Value-delivery Across Air and Sea Freight.- Autonomous vehicles as the ultimate efficiency driver in logistics.- Distributed Ledger Technology: Towards a Decentralized Logistics Ecosystem.- Part III - Key Players behind the disruption.- Digital transformation in airfreight.- How Freight Forwarders are challenged by and respond to the digital disruption.- The Evolution of Supply Chain Startups.- Transactions & Valuation in the Global Logistics Market.- Financing disruption – The role of Venture Capital in the logistics industry.

This book presents trends, developments, and examples of how digital disruption is currently reshaping the logistics industry. Logistics is the invisible force behind the global economy, influencing and providing a lens into all economic activities. Chapters written by respected experts in the field describe how new technologies such as autonomous vehicles, blockchain, Internet of things (IoT), and state-of-the-art freight management solutions are fundamentally changing supply chain solutions. Special emphasis is placed on promising start-ups and venture capital firms around the world that are now investing in the future of logistics. 

“This book is a must read for supply chain professionals, new comers and disruptors in the industry. It highlights a substantial amount of problems and questions within supply chain as we move into a more digitalized world. There are two ground fundamentals in moving physical goods; money and logistics. This book covers the latter one and for me it is immensely inspiring that the founders that I meet regularly in the ecosystem have shared their thoughts on the current state and what we can expect of the future of logistics.” (Jeppe Høier, Partner, Maersk Growth, Copenhagen, Denmark) “Supply chains hold significant room for optimization to the benefit of customers, industry participants, authorities and the environment. This book provides a unique set of perspectives from industry leaders covering a wide range of topics. It is a ‘must read’ for anyone seeking to understand and contribute to a better tomorrow in supply chains logistics.” (Thomas Bagge, Chief Executive Officer andStatutory Director, DCSA, Copenhagen, Denmark) “The need for standardisation and digitalisation in logistics is no longer an option. This book gives insights from industry experts, shows trends and innovations in platforms, underlines the need for transparency and how big data and analytics can make a world of difference. It’s an incredible resource if you wish to better understand the new normal of logistics.” (André Simha, Global Chief Digital & Information Officer, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, Geneva, Switzerland) “This book presents readers with a straightforward and comprehensive assessment of supply chain innovation and trends and their impact on the industry. With contributions from several industry leaders, it provides critical knowledge and insight that supply chain and logistics managers need to implement disruptive technologies strategically.” (René Jacquat, Founder / Advisor, LogiChain Solutions, San Francisco, USA) “Digital transformationtoo often fails in logistics. This book is the perfect guide for incumbents on how to leverage technology and lead their companies into the digital age. As in Fightback Now it is a guideline for practitioners in the logistics industry on shaping the New Normal.” (Felix Staeritz, Co-Founder and CEO of FoundersLane, Vienna, Austria)  

Describes the major technologies and business models disrupting the logistics world Analyses the impact of new technologies such as blockchain and autonomous vehicles on supply chains Introduces the major startups, venture capital firms and corporations involved in the disruption