Initially focused on establishing open-source standards for the electronic bill of lading (eBL), Open eBL aims to develop open-source supply chain solutions by working with a community of large supply chain players and stakeholders.
By Sean O’Malley Projects like Open eBL allow companies to focus on competitive differentiation by building complementary, value-added services that leverage an open-source bill of lading standard. The advantages of digitizing supply chains are undeniable: improved visibility, enhanced efficiency, reduced costs, and better decision-making. Despite these benefits, the adoption of digital solutions has been slower […]
By Sean O’Malley Open-source software can deliver substantial economic value in supply chains For years, the global supply chain stakeholders have been talking about a digital transformation. However, the progress in this revolution has been hindered by various factors, one of the most significant being proprietary software platforms. To propel the industry forward, a new […]
The Open eBL initiative embraces lessons learned from TradeLens to overcome industry challenges “The aim of the new company will be to offer a jointly developed global trade digitization platform built on open standards and designed for use by the entire global shipping ecosystem.” — PR Newswire announcing Maersk and IBM to Form Joint Venture […]
In this episode DSCInsights in Action, DSCI’s Ira Sager interviews technology expert Irving Wladawsky-Berger on the importance of developing an e-bill of lading to advance digital supply chains and global trade.