Month: November 2019

Episode 15: Hyperlocal Logistics

November 20, 2019 Matthew Wittemeier Business Intelligence, General, Gig Economy, Hyperlocal, Startups 10:54

In our second buzzITtalk brief, we’re tackling an emerging buzzword in the logistics space, “Hyperlocal Logistics.” At face value, hyperlocal logistics isn’t a novel idea, but rather a rebadging of the maker movement – but digging deeper, one quickly realizes that the gig economy is driving a solution for local delivery that is effectively challenging the established 3PL and logistics operator’s status quo as delivery kings. We’re joined by Joe Oliaro, Managing Director, Global Corporate Services, eCommerce/3PL Advisory at Newmark Knight Frank as he lends his expertise in e-Commerce and logistics to help us quickly understand this new buzzword.

Show Notes

Introductions

Introduction to Joe Oliaro (00:36)

Buzzword introduction – Hyperlocal Logistics (01:18)

Impacting factors

Hyperlocal e-commerce (02:27)

The role of the gig economy (03:33)

The startup angle

Are 3PLs positioned for hyperlocal logistics (06:10)

Size matters in this equation (07:12)

Wrap Up

BUZZWORD – buzzword or action item? (08:56)

Closing Credits (09:58)

 

Further Readings and Background Research

3 Things you Should Know about Hyperlocal Logistics (SupplyChain24/7)

Why is Hyperlocal Logistics Tricky (Shadowfax)

How hyperlocal logistics startups are the new attraction for investors (Economic Times)

 

Guest Speaker Details

Joe Oliaro from Newmark Knight Frank.

Episode 14: 5G

November 15, 2019 Matthew Wittemeier 5G, General 28:04

In this episode, we’re tackling the giant elephant in nearly every company’s boardroom – 5G. What is it,  and why is it different from 4G (LTE) and current Wi-Fi services? What’s its current state of development, and when can we expect it to become more mainstream? How do you start working with it, and more? To guide us through the topic, we sat down with Deutsche Telekom’s Anjte Williams, SVP 5G Campus Networks, and Ericsson’s Christian Hoymann, Technical Coordinator of the 3GPP Standardization, to get a better understanding of 5G.

 

Show Notes

Why 5G?

Introduction to Antje Williams (00:26)

Definition of 5G (00:51)

Why is 5G better than 4G or LTE? (03:00)

What is the state of development of 5G now? (07:05)

Standards are Important

Introduction to Chris Hoymann (09:35)

Developing the 5G standard (10:55)

It’s the details that make the difference (13:56)

Understanding why spectrum is important (14:59)

Using 5G

Getting started with 5G (16:52)

How to implement a 5G project (20:09)

Who’s driving 5G forward? (21:04)

Use-case examples (23:52)

Wrap Up

5G – buzzword or action item? (25:43)

Closing Credits (27:10)

 

Further Readings and Background Research

Fifth Generation Wireless (5G) (Technopedia)

5 things about 5G more important than the speed (techradar)

Why 5G Isn’t Just Faster 4G (Forbes)

 

Guest Speaker Details

Antje Williams from Deutsche Telekom.

Chris Hoymann from Ericsson.