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Table of Contents
About the Author
Preface
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Introduction 1
PART ONE: DEVELOPMENTS DRIVING NEED FOR LOGISTICS
INNOVATION
Chapter 2. Legacy Food Logistics’ Relevance To
Emerging Markets
2.1 The US Supermarket: A Brief History of Supply-Driven Logistics
2.2 How Emerging Markets and SMBs Fit into the Conversation 8
Chapter 3. Food Supply Challenges: Background And Trends
3.1 Significance of Global Population Growth
3.2 Urbanization and The Sustainability Principle
3.3 Climate Change and Agricultural Impact 13
Chapter 4. A Divided Cold Food Chain: Industrialized vs.
Developing Regions
4.1 Global Fruits & Vegetables Production- A 2017 Overview
4.2 Impact of Food Loss and Waste: An Infrastructure vs Behavioral
Perspective
4.3 Briefing: A Tale Of Two Countries 21
PART TWO: CHANGE AND THE SMB OPPORTUNITY
Chapter 5. Defining the Small and Medium Size
Business (SMB)
5.1 The US Approach – A General Introduction
5.2 Internet of Things (IoT) Device Manufacturers
5.3 Reefer Transportation Operators
5.4 Cold Storage Operators 29
Chapter 6. Change and The Disruptive Potential of
Collaborative Logistics
6.1 Vertically-Integrated Legacy Logistics: Changing Times
6.1.1 Traditional Big Supermarket
Approach
6.1.2 Re-emergence of the
“Digital Grocer”
6.2 A “New Order”: Open, Collaborative Logistics
6.2.1 Disruptive Potential of SMBs
6.2.2 Building the network –
where SMBs can make a difference
6.2.3 Why Collaboration Among SMBs Is
Important 43
PART THREE: IoT INFRASTRUCTURE AND COLD CHAIN APPLICATIONS
Chapter 7. IoT Network Foundation and Rollout Trends
in Emerging Economies
7.1 IoT Background and Relevance
7.2 Terrestrial IoT Network Technologies
7.2.1 3GPP Standards
7.2.2 Non-3GPP Standards
7.2.3 Regional GSM Frequency Band
Significance
7.3 Satellite IoT Network Technologies
7.4 Country Briefing: Terrestrial Network Upgrades and Rollouts 55
Chapter 8. IoT Device Manufacturers: From Products to Services
8.1 Industry Background and Challenges
8.2 Legacy Hardware Sales Model
8.2.1 Commoditization of Components
8.3 Selling Hardware as a Service (HaaS) 60
Chapter 9. IoT in Post-Harvest Cold Logistics
9.1 Logistics Service Provider (LSP) Models
9.2 Reefer Transportation Operators
9.2.1 Service Area Setting
9.2.2 Device Format and Use Options
9.2.3 Geography and Terrain
9.2.4 Deploy IoT In-house or Outsource?
9.3 Cold Storage Operators
9.3.1 Storage Operator Models
9.3.2 Importance of VASs to Small
Farmers
9.3.3 IoT for Cold Storage Applications
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PART FOUR: INVESTMENT CHALLENGES AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
STRATEGIES
Chapter 10. Country Initiatives and Trends for
Attracting Investments
10.1 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Country Infrastructure
10.2 Infrastructure Challenges to FDI Consideration
10.2.1 Physical Infrastructure
Challenges
10.2.2 Soft Infrastructure
Challenges
10.3 Impact of Change-Drivers On Emerging Markets Infrastructure
10.3.1 Ecosystem Opportunities
and Benefits
10.4 Change: Emerging Countries Are Taking Notice
10.5 Composite Indices as FDI Assessment Tools
10.6 Briefing: Trends in Industry and Government-Led Organizations 85
Chapter 11. Playing the Part: Pursuing Sustainable Business
Strategies
11.1 Economic Backdrop: The Current Global Environment
11.1.1 Market Uncertainty
and FDI Activity
11.1.2 FDI Considerations and Global
Security
11.2 Identifying the (Right) Country
11.2.1 The Lure of Emerging
Markets
11.2.2 Composite Indices Alone
Are Inadequate As Decision Tools
11.2.3 Following the Herd
– Two Thoughts
11.2.4 Modify The Business Model (But
Not the Core Values)
11.3 Building a Supportive Business Climate
11.3.1 Joining Alliance and
Organization Groups
11.3.2 Creating Smart Partnerships
11.3.3 Engage in Reputation Building
11.4 Developing Successful Case Studies
11.4.1 The Needed Story 97
Chapter 12. Looking Ahead
12.1 The Next 5 to 10 Years 98
References 100
