This issue focuses on four major themes and related challenges facing the global transportation and logistics industries:
| - | Transformation: E-commerce logistics and aviation are facing transformational shifts. An aging workforce will impact rail and other transport and logistics industries. |
| - | Marketing: The rise of mobile is driving the demand for real-time travel information. Savvier customers are pushing brand strategy in new directions. |
| - | Finance: Optimization strategies could free up high-speed rail funding. A new best-practice focus may help other industry segments increase earnings and stop cost overruns. |
| - | Operations: Hot topics in the operations space include focusing on middle managers as change agents, improving rail safety, and new trends in aviation MRO. |
Michael Lierow and Bruce Spear on Disruptive Logistics
Logistics companies need to innovate their entire business model in the face of a rapidly evolving e-commerce market.Michael Lierow, Partner, on Disruptive Logistics
Two major trends in e-commerce logistics are the movement towards multi-channel fulfillment and the introduction of free shipping or multiple delivery options.Bruce Spear, Partner, Disruptive Logistics
