Optimizing System Integration
When planning strategies for the various aspects of your supply chain, crucial challenge is integration and optimization of all those systems. How to do this ? It is essential to always have at the forefront of your mind that a sum is greater than the sum of its parts. Excelling in individual elements will not
Automated Guided Vehicles vs. Automated Mobile Robots
You may have heard of the terms Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR). Although similar at first glance, the two technologies are completely different ways of achieving the same goal – moving materials from one place to another. This article will explore the differences between these two solutions and analyze both of
Decarbonizing maritime transport: opportunities for a greener tomorrow
International shipping is one of the backbones of modern economies, with 80% of world trade conducted on the open seas. It is one of the most ecological forms of transport available, and yet despite being responsible for only 3% of all greenhouse gas emissions, there is still room for improvement. Several solutions appeared on the
Voice-Directed Warehousing: what are the benefits and how does it work?
The race for increasing turnover, customer satisfaction, and efficiency has never been as heated as it is now, with companies vying for any piece of technology that will give them that extra “push” to achieve even higher targets. One of the innovations that has contributed to improving results in all of these aforementioned factors is
The importance of fleet telematics systems
A supply chain is only as efficient and responsive as the data that powers it. Luckily, the number of data sources for supply chain management is constantly increasing. And one technology that truly provides an enormous amount of information to transport and logistics companies is telematics. It is then not surprising that supply chain companies
AI and Big Data in Logistics and Warehousing
Businesses are growing along with the advancement in technologies, especially AI and Big data; Logistics and Warehouses are one of the aspects of the more significant section of the businesses that are increasingly using these technologies to improve management and development. Automating the process has always been one of the highest priorities of businesses but
On the home stretch – how to make Last Mile Delivery more efficient
Every stage in the supply chain has its challenges, but the last one, where the ordered product goes directly to the customers, is particularly crucial. It’s that moment that is critical to the overall user experience and influences whether or not consumers will return. Fast, efficient and hassle-free delivery is essential today to stay competitive.
Blockchain in Supply Chain Management
Blockchain is one of the most exciting technologies today. Many companies are adopting blockchain technology to increase the speed and safety of their platforms. Blockchain tech has numerous applications, including digital currency, smart contracts, and digitalization of assets. One of the popular use cases for blockchain technology is the transport and logistics space. Blockchain technology
How to develop a sustainable supply chain?
We are all familiar with the stereotype of large corporations ruthlessly seeking to increase their profits. Although this problem has not ceased to exist, there is no longer any room for short-termism in modern business. The largest players on the market are consistently building their powerhouses to the rhythm of sustainability, i.e. in such a
Cargo securing: why intermodal transport needs digital solutions
Inadequate securing of cargo and the resulting damage is a constant, although undesirable element of any kind of transport, including intermodal transport. In an increasingly competitive business environment even a small optimization of costs can have a significant impact on the company’s financial results. Improvement of the cargo securing process is therefore one of the