Collaboration within nodes Shared assets, vehicles and infrastructures, and data
Collaboration between nodes
Bundling flows between different nodes Common Communication infrastructure
Harmonising transport modes
Standard containers to handle Cargo Flow visibility Asset & Business sharing, Pooling of oders. (Generation 0) Definition of nodes characteristics (like different type of nodes, collaboration community services, capabilities and requirements). Creation of a PI Nodes Registry. Definition of IT solutions to connect LSPs with a PI Node and PI Nodes with PI system. Definition of infrastructural requirements (storage area characteristics) and PI cargo handling procedures that can be used as reference (or standards) by a PI Node. (Generation 1)
Logistics Networks
Open Network / living network
Standard operational
protocols
Operational protocol
stack
Information and data: Supply Chain
Visibility / network visibility
Visibility of mode
capacity available Shipment needs known
at system level Load and mode data
decoupled
Routing algorithms
Dynamic routing based
on different parameters (time, money, emissions etc.)
Network management services
Prediction Load/capacity
monitorining Model of cooperation
(coopetition). (Generation 0) Definition of rules,
services (and protocols), Routing algorithms to search for “best” route
(Generation 1)
Access & Adoption
Show benefits for different
stakeholders of PI
Shared assets,
shared warehouse, shared vehicles and infrastructure
New and changed roles of companies
and stakeholders in PI:
New role of LSPs
in value chains
Show benefits of
asset & business sharing for LSP. (Generation 0)
Description of
convincing business cases including revenue models, gain sharing and
description of different stakeholders. Simulation model to understand the
practicality of PI. (Generation 1)
Governance
Regulation/Legislation
Including multiple layers (arrangements, contracts)
Build trust among users,
Clear rules on accountability, Liability
Business model and security standards
Clear governance
Rights and Responsibilities
Define the common interests and goals of stakeholders
New Competition Rules & principles
Cooperation / Business model of PI
Roles (PI-Sender, Receiver, Forwarder, …)
Clear definition of tasks and responsibilities
Gain-sharing among partners
Identification and definition of risks and rewards
Rules for Asset- and Business-sharing defined. (Generation 0) Mapping and analysis of current asset-sharing networks, their forms and business models. Consensus on core rules for individual platforms’ administration, expansion, liability, … (Generation 1)