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Freightliner secures funding for emissions tool

Logistics Business Magazine

Freight operators are actively pursuing ways to decarbonise diesel trains, which is not just a matter of switching to lower carbon energy sources but also operating more efficiently – for example, by operating longer trains that are more energy and emissions efficient.

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Logistics Workers Embrace AI, Despite Generational Concerns

Logistics Business Magazine

Amazon, for example, uses “ Robo-Stow ”, a robotic arm that aids with heavy lifting, reducing physical strain on employees while increasing efficiency. The industry is already seeing successful applications of AI, which many workers believe will help tackle labor and skills shortages.

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The Critical Role of Technology in Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Business Magazine

By leveraging these innovative tools, businesses can not only mitigate risks but also secure future growth and stability in an increasingly uncertain environment. IoT technology has become a critical tool for boosting visibility across supply chains. Adapting to Thrive One key technology driving challenge mitigation is a digital twin.

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4 Steps to a Sustainable Transport Packaging Solution

Logistics Business Magazine

Based on information on transport routes and means, the Packaging Lifecycle Assessment Tool from ORBIS analyses whether CO2 emissions, energy and water consumption and waste can be reduced by switching to plastic packaging. Then they have to decide: Is a test phase with prototypes required and, if so, for how long?

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Making your carrier sales team as powerful as your customer sales team

FreightWaves SONAR

And Beth Carroll of 3PL Magazine further explained that sentiment, “How hard can it be to develop a commission plan? Unlike other tools in the market, the Lane Signal considers an abundance of data from multiple sources, not just dirty data that flows through one system like other industry tools. SONAR is near-real-time data.

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Will Workforce Shortages cause Peak Season Chaos

Logistics Business Magazine

Black Friday only works as a great opportunity to offload discounted stock, for example, if the fulfilment process is super-efficient. Tools such as real-time shipment tracking can release knowledge workers from time wasted chasing information to focus on the analysis and planning required to optimise the business.

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Interroll Tool Enables Less Planning Effort for Material Flow Solutions

Logistics Business Magazine

With the inclusion of the new stacker crane and transfer cars in its planning software, Interroll has once again expanded the range of applications of the its Layouter Tool. For example, initial visualizations of the overall solution must later be broken down to all the required individual components of the desired plants.