SOFTWARE MONTH: E-Documentation – A smarter step forward, not just a legal obligation
The benefits of e-documentation; improved collaboration, operational efficiency and substantial reduction in costs. For years, the transport sector has relied on the use of paper documents. However, with sustainability now at the forefront of people’s minds, it’s time to replace certain ‘traditional’ practices with a more digital approach. The need for digitalisation has somewhat been […]
Making automation more accessible: A focus on trailer loading
Automated trailer loading systems (ATLS) are often considered the domain of large-scale manufacturing facilities and distribution centres operating shuttle runs between a factory and warehouse. However, new solutions offering more cost and capability options and zero trailer modifications mean a much wider range of businesses stand to benefit – such as those operating in Direct-to-Consumer […]
TRANSPORT & DELIVERY MONTH: 5 steps to mitigating risks and ensuring continuity
Supply chains face an increasingly complex landscape of challenges, from geopolitical disruptions and extreme weather events to rising customer demands for faster delivery. Building resilient transport networks has become critical to ensuring continuity, minimising delays, and maintaining operational efficiency. Here’s how delegates at the Total Supply Chain summit are mitigating risks to create robust logistics […]
TRANSPORT & DELIVERY MONTH: The path to faster, greener, and more cost-effective solutions
Last-mile delivery continues to be one of the most challenging and critical components of supply chain management. For seasoned practitioners, balancing speed, sustainability, and cost-efficiency is paramount. As customer expectations rise and environmental goals tighten, innovative strategies and solutions are reshaping how last-mile delivery is managed. Here’s how Total Supply Chain Summit delegates are approaching […]
TRANSPORT PLANNING MONTH: Navigating the challenges of peak season logistics
As the holiday shopping season rapidly approaches, shippers and carriers are yet again gearing up to tackle the formidable logistical and customer service challenges that inevitably come with peak season volumes. However, this year, their task is further complicated by ongoing supply chain disruptions all while grappling with the increasing uncertainty based on the geopolitical […]
How to unlock the value of data-driven logistics
The ability to tap into data is critical to business success – from predicting sales trends to improving operations and customer service. This gives companies the insights they need to outperform the competition, and today’s business leaders clearly recognise the value of data. However, these game-changing insights are elusive for many companies, with 58% of […]
Mammoet trumpets electrified heavy transport
A new zero emission heavy transport vehicle that can remove the carbon impact of installing large infrastructure such as bridges, wind turbines and power station components is being touted by its creator Mammoet. It works by converting existing Self-propelled Modular Transporters – or SPMTs – from diesel to electric power. SPMTs are the workhorse of […]
OPINION: ‘Data-fication’ set to drive transformation in Transport and logistics
By Kirstie van Oerle, Partner, Netcompany As we look ahead to this year, it is from the position of continuous volatility that the past twelve months have brought. Transport and logistics companies, still in COVID recovery mode, face a raft of challenges as external factors combine to ensure that the road before us is anything […]
Green = Go: How the transport sector is innovating in the face of climate change
With national governments and transnational coalitions taking urgent action in the mission to conquer climate change, transformation in the transport sector is crucial to cut emissions and prepare for a more sustainable future. Here, touch technology innovator Zytronic considers some of the most exciting developments in the transport sector… Key findings: Transport is the […]
1 in 5 transport & logistics employees considering quitting due to excessive stress
Nearly one in five employees (17%) in the transport and logistics sector are considering leaving their job role because of excessive stress experienced in the last year. One in ten employees in the sector (10%) have already left their job role due to excessive stress over the last year — this is double the number […]
