Workers scared of people replacing them than robots; oil markets face nightmarish scenario; German economy is slumping
Did you know that logistics accounts for 9% of the global gross domestic product (GDP)? It’s one of the largest and most productive industries in the world. But, the competition is fierce and outdated systems and manual processes can hinder business growth. Thankfully, there’s an emerging technology – robotic process automation (RPA) – that can automate repetitive, manual tasks and free up workers for more strategic work. Read this eBook to learn how RPA boosts efficiency and productivity while helping you improve customer satisfaction.
Supply chains are embracing cutting-edge technology, in an attempt to reduce costs and increase efficiency. However, it is critical to understand which technologies to invest in to stay away from tilting the delicate balance of value chains.
Longshoremen around Australia are walking out on the job for two-, three- and four-day strikes in the latest collective employment dispute. A series of work bans on overtime and shift extensions is also now in effect.
In partnership with Slync… data integration layers are crucial for managing and adapting to new risks to supply chains.
Banks set carbon emissions standards for lending limits; oil production in the Permian basin booms; distracted driving problem is larger than previously thought.
ndian startup Locus is helping logistics businesses automate truck routing to increase efficiency and consistency, while having more transparency into their operations.
House committee urges “national strategy” to address the issue
project44 has introduced two new applications that are automating shipment tracking and bringing visibility into siloed operations.
Cargo Chief provides freight brokers with a booking bot that gets carrier offers, counter-bids on loads and autonomously books load on consent.
In partnership with Slync… Supply chain exceptions are being automatically moved toward resolution and visibility into the problem provided to all relevant partners.
Nick Brown, head of marine at classification society Lloyd’s Register, is at the front lines of ocean shipping’s technological evolution. He explains how he sees this transformation playing out.
Washington Auto Show policy discussion reveals states moving on electric and automated vehicles as feds struggle to keep up.
The feature is intended to save carriers time and money that they would spend searching for and booking loads.
First stop: the Netherlands.
Cities witness an increasing number of smart and connected vehicles on its roads, making it extremely crucial for the transportation ecosystem to wake up to the reality of auto cyberattacks.
MatchBack Systems provides an innovative approach to manage shipping container costs and improve efficiency optimization through the use of matchbacks.
Trucking-as-a-service is poised to break out into 5x growth over the next five years, says Frost & Sullivan.
Onfleet won the first annual RTech supply chain innovation award for its online dashboard application. The application’s software assists businesses to manage in-house deliveries, as well as managing outsourced last-mile deliveries.
Microdea is an Ontario-based company that digitalizes documentation and automates back office processes to make them more efficient, seamless, and less wasteful.
