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The Road Ahead: Why Logistics Providers Are Automating Costly Manual Processes

How Robotic Process Automation Drives Efficiencies and Improves Operations

In logistics, the pressure to stay competitive and grow your business is fierce. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) can give your business the extra boost it needs by automating repetitive, manual tasks so workers are free to focus on more strategic tasks. Read this eBook to learn how RPA eliminates manual tasks and increases efficiency in three of your essential business areas: shipment and scheduling; invoicing and credit collections; and capturing, researching and closing outloads.

Elroy Air, an aerial autonomy and logistics company, announced the completion of its first full-scale system flight test at an airfield in California.

Transport and logistics businesses need to seriously consider investing in digitalization if they want to stay afloat in this rapidly evolving market.

No-deal Brexit might funnel goods into the grey market; China is an irreplaceable manufacturing hub; electric vehicle segment is growing at a furious pace.

Israeli startup TriEye has received investment from German carmaker Porsche as part of its $19 million Series A round of financing.

One of the more popular ways to improve efficiencies and reduce costs is through outsourcing some or all of the supply chain operations to a managed transportation provider.

Samuel Coraluzzo has deployed I.D. Systems’ PowerFleet LV9000 asset-tracking solution into its entire fleet. The deployment gives the fleet a full ELD with a customized workflow that tracks jobs from dispatch to completion in real-time.

The transport industry is witnessing the rise of numerous technology startups, with investment pouring in from excited investors who envision a smart and connected future for transport.

Kobo360 is one of the most recognized FreightTech players in Africa, helping shippers connect with carriers in a market riddled with severe visibility and transparency concerns.

U.K.-based Deliveroo is exiting Germany, citing difficulties in maintaining the level of customer service that it offers across its other markets.

The blockchain project is in collaboration with Daimler Trucks and seeks to secure and automate machine-to-machine payment processes.

FreightBro is a digital enabler that helps digitalize and automate several manual operations within the shipping industry, tailored to suit small- and mid-tier freight forwarders.

Didi Chuxing has spun off its autonomous driving unit as an independent company following discussion of raising fresh capital with its existing shareholders and potential investors.

Logistics startup Rivigo has introduced the National Freight Index in India, which will allow users to access individual lane level information in 1,500 locations across the country.

Technology has helped smaller fleets band together to take advantage of discounts, real-time telematics and find loads through digital freight matching platforms.

When deploying a TMS, it’s important to understand what you want it to do, but also what it can’t do for you.

While many fleets and drivers are using ELDs, there are still some using AOBRDs, and time is quickly running out before the December deadline to switch arrives.

Blockchain’s utility can only be realized if there is participation from every stakeholder within a value chain, and banks heavily on the quality of data being fed into its system.

uShip, the online logistics and freight marketplace provider, announced July 25 that Mike Williams has stepped down as chief executive officer and board member. The Austin, Texas-based company also announced that chief technology officer (CTO) Kris Lamb will replace Williams as CEO. Lamb has been with uShip since December 2017, when he was hired as […]