LOGISTICS & DISTRIBUTION
Big data , built-on cloud and connected platform technologies are transforming the freight and logistics business
analytics to analyse existing clients ’ shipping behaviour and develop proactive sales initiatives .
• Customer specific platforms – customer specific platforms are the one-stop-shop for all customer information and interaction : quoting , shipping information , ordering , tracking and tracing and billing . By integrating analytics , the platform provides customisable reporting features to help clients improve logistics planning .
• 3D print farm – set up 3D-printing centres at critical geographic nerve centres to supply clients with finished / semi-finished components , printed through the LSP as contract manufacturer .
• Matchmaker – establish and grow an online freight platform through the company ’ s own knowledge and global expertise , allowing a many-to-many buyerseller relationship – either through development or partnerships .
42 January 2018