2020现代物流传感摘要 - LUX（英文版）（13页）.pdf

1、1 Sensing for Modern Logistics Lisheng Gao, Ph.D. Analyst Shriram Ramanathan, Ph.D. Director of Research Lead Analyst: Contributors: Jonathan Melnick, Ph.D. Director of Research EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Client confidential. Not for redistribution.Client confidential. Not for redistribution. Sensing solutio

2、ns for logistics are diversified to meet the highly customized demands of different clients in different industries. The goal of the sensing solutions is to provide high transparency and visibility of the process with minimum costs and frustrations. As shown on the right, the market is fragmented, f

3、illed with players offering highly customized solutions supporting logistics at different stages. Overall, the market will be continuously fragmented without standout standards or comprehensive solutions. In the meantime, we expect gradual standardization and consolidation of sensing solutions withi

4、n each industry due to the shared common interests that facilitate the process. Executive Summary 2 Right product Right quality Right condition Right place Right time Client confidential. Not for redistribution.Client confidential. Not for redistribution. What is logistics? 3 Logistics is the manage

5、ment of the flow of physical goods and information between the point of origin and the destination. Every stage of the supply chain involves logistics. It can be moving the raw materials, delivering products, or transferring assets between departments. Logistics is an important part of the supply ch

6、ain that focuses on the temporary storage and transit of goods. As in the example manufacturing chain shown below, logistics plays a critical role in the entire value chain. Raw material procurement Warehousing Point of consumption /destination Manufacturing Warehousing /distribution Planning inform