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Big Data debacle crippled DHL Global Forwarding IT adventure
Not a fan of Big Data, managing director of CLIVE, Niall van de Wouw, blamed the much-hyped IT solution for DHL Global Forwarding's failed attempt to roll out its 'New Forwarding Environment? saying it was all too much at once. "Small data is less risky and can be used starting tomorrow."
Speaking at the World Cargo Symposium, vice president of network integration strategy at Descartes Systems group, Jos Nuitjen, said the air freight industry needs to pick up the pace to go digital because customs worldwide require e-freight, an initiative driven by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and some are penalized for not filing electronically.
There are legal constraints, however, as some trade lanes will not go paperless, and the biggest hurdle is persuading companies and their staff to embrace change.
Mr Nuijten said data quality is essential. Although, countries may have different requirements, information must be complete, arrive ahead of the shipment, and be valid, accurate, consistent and available, he said.
Head of the electronic AirWayBill (e-AWB) rollout for Lufthansa Cargo, Thorsten Friedrich, said during a panel discussion that lack of data quality is hindering the industry from moving forwards to achieve paperless supply chains, reported New York's Air Cargo world.
He said his airline has rollout people who visit all of their stations to train up their staff to use the new IT systems. Mr Nuijten agreed, saying data quality tends to be problematic for many companies, and it's even tougher for forwarders who often have to deal with 20 or more airlines at the same time.
Ground handlers and truckers were also urged to join in the debate, as they represent valuable links in the logistics supply chain.
Speaking at the World Cargo Symposium, vice president of network integration strategy at Descartes Systems group, Jos Nuitjen, said the air freight industry needs to pick up the pace to go digital because customs worldwide require e-freight, an initiative driven by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and some are penalized for not filing electronically.
There are legal constraints, however, as some trade lanes will not go paperless, and the biggest hurdle is persuading companies and their staff to embrace change.
Mr Nuijten said data quality is essential. Although, countries may have different requirements, information must be complete, arrive ahead of the shipment, and be valid, accurate, consistent and available, he said.
Head of the electronic AirWayBill (e-AWB) rollout for Lufthansa Cargo, Thorsten Friedrich, said during a panel discussion that lack of data quality is hindering the industry from moving forwards to achieve paperless supply chains, reported New York's Air Cargo world.
He said his airline has rollout people who visit all of their stations to train up their staff to use the new IT systems. Mr Nuijten agreed, saying data quality tends to be problematic for many companies, and it's even tougher for forwarders who often have to deal with 20 or more airlines at the same time.
Ground handlers and truckers were also urged to join in the debate, as they represent valuable links in the logistics supply chain.
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