| Focus Questions | The original report covered the following questions: 1. What are the current challenges facing logistics businesses in terms of efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability? 2. How are logistics businesses leveraging technology and digitalization to streamline operations and improve efficiency? 3. What specific innovations have been implemented in transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and last-mile delivery? |
| Turnaround Time | 6 days (average 2 days for each question) |
| Delivered Content Description | 24 content slides, with overview of methodology, an executive summary, insights on transport innovation and profiles of projects undertaken by major transport players. |
| Approach | Answers included coverage of the following key topics: – Covers emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and robotics – Adaptation of strategies particularly with respect to interconnectivity – Included relevance of ESG, specifically environmental impacts of traditional logistics practices where information was available – Addressed E-commerce and omnichannel retailing – Identified potential risks and challenges associated with adopting new technologies and innovative practices – Provided examples of how logistics businesses are collaborating with partners and stakeholders across the supply chain, along with successful case studies and lessons learned |
| Client | Logistics Company |
Executive Summary Innovative logistics and supply chain companies in Malaysia that have made innovative strides in supply chain logistics. The following are examples of the ways these companies are applying technology in innovative ways to speed up processes, attract new customers and reduce costs.
- Deliveree: Deliveree is a logistics technology company that provides on-demand trucking services.
- Innovation highlight: use of a mobile app platform that connects businesses with truck drivers, enabling real-time tracking, efficient scheduling, and transparent pricing. Deliveree’s technology optimizes routes, reduces empty miles, and enhances overall logistics efficiency.
- EasyParcel: EasyParcel is a parcel delivery platform that aggregates shipping services from various courier companies into a single platform.
- Innovation highlight: providing businesses and individuals with a convenient way to compare rates, book shipments, and track deliveries across multiple carriers, thus streamlining the logistics process and reducing costs.
- GDEX: GD Express Carrier Berhad (GDEX) is a leading express delivery service provider in Malaysia.
- Innovation highlight: leveraging advanced tracking and tracing technologies, automated sorting systems, and efficient last-mile delivery networks to ensure timely and reliable delivery of parcels and documents.
- Lalamove: Lalamove is an on-demand delivery and logistics company that connects customers with delivery drivers.
- Innovation highlight: flexible and scalable platform, which allows businesses to book deliveries instantly, track shipments in real-time, and access a wide range of vehicle options for different delivery needs, from motorcycles to trucks.
- Pgeon: Pgeon is a parcel delivery service that operates a network of self-service parcel lockers located in convenient locations such as shopping malls and convenience stores.
- Innovation highlight: focus on sending, receiving and returning parcels on a 24/7 basis, providing greater convenience and accessibility.
- CargoMatic: CargoMatic is a logistics technology company that specializes in optimizing container logistics.
- Innovation highlight: use of artificial intelligence and data analytics to optimize container loading, routing, and scheduling, to reduce transportation costs and carbon emissions.
- Ninja Van: Ninja Van is a technology-enabled logistics company that specializes in e-commerce parcel delivery.
- Innovation highlight: optimizing delivery routes, leveraging predictive analytics to forecast delivery demand, and providing real-time visibility into the delivery process for both businesses and customers.
These companies highlight key areas of innovation that Malaysian transport and logistics companies are implementing. The aim of this summary is to showcase a diverse range of innovations in supply chain logistics, from advanced technology platforms to innovative delivery models.