Chapter
The way forward – an overview of the book’s structure
02 Supporting ICT infrastructure for future logistics
Intelligent transport systems
The convergence infrastructure for ITS and the smart grid
Applications of a convergence infrastructure for ITS and the smart grid
Conclusions and future work between ITS and the smart grid
Part Two E-logistics for transport modes and nodes
03 ICT for airfreight management
Airfreight: the challenges
The airfreight supply chain
04 ICT for rail freight management
Basic principles of ICT in rail freight operations
What do rail freight customers want?
Tracking and tracing information for customers
Other ICT applications that help rail freight to play to its strengths
The role of ICT for rail freight in the single European railway area
05 ICT for efficient road freight transport
Conclusion: the need for greater collaboration?
06 Electronic bills of lading
Bills of lading – background
Bill of lading as a receipt
Bill of lading as evidence of contract of carriage
Bill of lading as document of title
Background legal framework
UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce
Industry versions of electronic bills of lading
Recent global initiatives on electronic commerce
07 Port-centric ICT system
The importance of ICT to port systems: an academic background
Information matrix of port-centric ICT
Part Three Automating e-logistics
08 B2C e-commerce and fulfilment
09 The challenges of e-commerce on warehousing in the future
Type, size and location of fulfilment centres and warehouses
Technology and automation
10 Advanced warehouse management systems and innovations
Common warehouse functions and why warehouses are needed
The evolution of information management in warehouses and distribution centres
Core warehouse management system (WMS) features
Connectivity of WMS solutions into ERP and information management systems
Warehouse control systems and the integration of automation equipment
RFID technology to enhance data capture processes in warehouse environments
Labour management and workforce systems
Costs and benefits of RFID
RFID for returnable asset tracking
RFID in grocery retailing
RFID in fashion retailing
12 The role of GS1 in logistics and e-procurement
GS1 keys used in logistics and e-procurement
The global data synchronization network (GDSN)
Electronic data interchange
Electronic product code information system (EPCIS)
GS1 standards in health care
13 Automating a logistics service chain
A framework for automating the service chain
Implementing a service chain for field and service operations
Delivering a networked ecosystem
Conclusions and reflections
Part Four Regional and global e-logistics
14 Regional electronic marketplaces to improve logistics
Electronic logistics marketplaces
Perspectives of potential Welsh users
Framework for implementing a regional ELM
15 Trade and transport electronic single windows
Customs-related initiatives
EU maritime transport single windows (MSWs)
A design and development SW platform
16 Single window systems for global supply chain management
Global supply chain management and single window systems
17 End-to-end global visibility and order management for integrated supply and demand chains
The evolution and need for supply chain management
Value chain management and the importance of managing information
Common interfaces between supply chain and demand chain stakeholders
A three-tiered system of people, processes and systems
Common types of purchase orders
KPI reporting, interactive dashboards and management by exception
18 ICT in multimodal transport and technological trends
ICT in multimodal transport
Barriers related to ICT adoption
‘Big data’ and decision support systems for managing multimodal transport
E-Logistics
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