Logistics: The Battle Between Walled Garden and Open Source Models
The technology world has seen a battle between walled-garden and open source models. Apple created a closed-loop ecosystem where it tightly controlled the customer experience. On the other hand, Google challenged the status quo with an open-source network that [...]
Last-Mile Logistics in Latin America
Last-mile logistics is growing rapidly in the US. This surge has fueled growth for giants like UPS and FedEx, as well as last-mile logistics specialists like USPack and LaserShip, and technology leaders like Bringg. And it has been fueling acquisitions, such as [...]
Bringg Becomes the Newest Unicorn in Logistics
The supply chain world just welcomed its latest unicorn. Congratulations to Bringg and its outstanding team, which is building the market leader in last-mile logistics software. When we first met Bringg's founders Raanan Cohen and Lior Sion, it was 2016. [...]
The JD Logistics IPO and the Growth in Chinese Last-Mile Logistics
JD Logistics is planning to raise $3.4 billion in an IPO. Three issues that stand out: First, JD attracted a world-class network of largely US-based investments banks, including Bank of America and Goldman Sachs. Nevertheless, they chose the Hong [...]
