In this paper we have outlined requirements of logistics on
application area specific cloud services. From this analysis it
is evident that the support of logistics processes through IT
services from the cloud imposes the availability of domain
specific functionality and services. We used the NIST
definition of cloud computing and their service models as a
means for structuring and allocating the logistics specific
functionalities to these service layers. In a next step we
applied the result when designing the Logistics Mall.
The Logistics Mall platform aims at providing a market
place for logistics services and processes together with a cloud
based access and execution environment.
The Logistics Mall prototype that is currently under
development provides logistics IT services to support logistics
business processes. In the next step this will be extended
towards support for the design and execution of workflows
that combine logistics IT services and physical logistics
activities.