There are various steps fleet managers can take to reduce operational costs while maximizing efficiency. One way that’s growing in popularity is by reducing trailer dwell time. Trailer dwell time is an important metric in logistics operations, referring to the amount of time a trailer spends at a specific location. In order to decrease trailer […]
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As the number of IoT sensors and applications are growing, the unlicensed sub-GHz bands are starting to get crowded, demanding reliable, scalable technologies that can coexist, says András Gnandt, Wireless Technologies, Silicon Laboratories. The relatively new mioty LPWAN (low power wide area network) wireless technology addresses these requirements with a new PHY (physical layer) and […]
Fleet utilization refers to the strategic management and optimization of a company’s vehicle fleet and associated assets to achieve maximum efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. It involves deploying and servicing resources in a manner that minimizes idle time, reduces operational costs, and enhances overall performance. Powered by WPeMatico
For manufacturing companies, efficient management of resources and materials is an essential factor in maintaining optimal productivity and meeting customer demands. Two essential aspects of this management are Work-in-Process (WIP) tracking and inventory tracking. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they actually represent two distinct processes. This article delves deep into the definitions, purposes, […]
Fleet management has emerged as a pivotal and indispensable aspect of logistics operations, playing a vital role in optimizing and monitoring fleet activities to enhance operational efficiency. In order to achieve success in their operations, companies recognize the significance of the various components of an effective fleet management strategy. By integrating these components, organizations can […]
As more commitments are made to the development of smart cities, the transport industry has found many applications for artificial intelligence (AI) to digitise their operations. Unlike other sectors, public transport is vulnerable to human error (leading to 94% of all crashes), changes in government legislation (such as net-zero goals), and economic pressures such as […]
Industrial companies are facing formidable hurdles, both in meeting their operational objectives, and in understanding the vast volumes of data available to them to decide how best they can achieve those goals. For example, 38% of European capital-intensive companies, highlighted in recent research commissioned by AspenTech, say they are balancing global demand for resources with […]
Successfully managing IoT (internet of things)-enabled devices also means being able to successfully scale the underlying hardware and software. This might seem easy, but in reality it’s an extremely complex process. It requires additional servers, a more robust network, and greater security as the number of connected devices increases. Scaling up IoT means companies need […]
Supply chains are complicated. Effectively managing a supply chain while having to deal with modern challenges and growing competition is even more complicated. Still, it’s incredibly important to dedicate time and effort to supply chain management so that you can continue to improve your processes and stand out among the competition. Process improvement requires a […]
Transforming your mundane trailer into an IoT platform is an affordable approach to gaining the benefits of a smart trailer. This trailer-as-a-platform model provides improved visibility for your trucking and logistics operations, allowing you to monitor individual trailers as well as the cargo and equipment that they carry. We spent time in a previous blog […]