"During this period of acute innovation and disruption, understanding the logistics and supply chain market landscape is more crucial than ever for investors. Manners-Bell and Lyon provide insight into how to spot the type of companies and innovations that have the best chance of succeeding, and some of the pitfalls which new businesses must avoid."
Alexsander M Stewart, former Managing Director and Head of Global Transportation and Logistics Investment Banking, Stifel
"The authors intelligently and expertly provide a comprehensive look at the new disruptive technologies and business models that are reshaping the rapidly changing global logistics and ecommerce landscape. The book also identifies both the emerging and established supply chain players innovating this change, providing the reader with an insightful analysis. A must-read."
John Hextall, CEO and board member, De Well Group
"Companies such as Amazon, Uber and Alibaba have revolutionized parts of the economy. But how with the physical-digital interplay shape the future? How to move beyond innovation to become real game changers? This book provides the knowledge and tools to drive change in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It will be essential for those who wish to transform their business, build or invest in next-generation technology and shake up the supply chain and logistics industry."
Wolfgang Lehmacher, former Director, Head of Supply Chain and Transport Industries, World Economic Forum
- Chapter - 01: The fourth industrial revolution and the anatomy of innovation;
- Chapter - 02: Breaking the paradigm - The rise of the disruptors;
- Chapter - 03: Lessons from the past - What present day disruptors can learn from the containerization of the shipping industry;
- Chapter - 04: Sector case study - Disruption in the express parcels market;
- Chapter - 05: The internet of things, ‘big data’ and artificial intelligence;
- Chapter - 06: Control towers and supply chain visibility;
- Chapter - 07: 3D printing - A review of its implications for the supply chain and logistics industry;
- Chapter - 08: The disruptive potential of robots and automation;
- Chapter - 09: Blockchain in supply chains;
- Chapter - 10: Digital logistics marketplaces;
- Chapter - 11: On-demand delivery and crowd-shipping;
- Chapter - 12: Autonomous vehicles and delivery robots;
- Chapter - 13: A guide to alternative propulsion systems;
- Chapter - 14: The digitization of international freight forwarding;
- Chapter - 15: Disrupting trade finance - blockchain, banks and freight forwarders;
- Chapter - 16: The disruptive power of e-retailing;
- Chapter - 17: The ultimate disruptors - amazon and alibaba;
- Chapter - 18: Conclusion - the future of the supply chain and logistics industry;
- Chapter - 19: Index