Technology-led Disruptive Freight Marketplaces The Future of Logistics Industry

June 18, 2017

The success of Uber and similar on-demand ridesharing services has inspired the creation of technology-enabled freight marketplaces - as a solution to logistics challenges. Although a number of freight marketplaces exist today, the absence of a groundbreaking logistics marketplace similar to Uber or Lyft in the passenger transportation market, calls for further innovation in engaging carriers and attracting shippers.

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White Paper on Transport Safety in the Era of Digital Mobility

whitePaper | February 9, 2020

While remarkable progress has been made with technological, operational and behavioral improvements in the century-old, automotive-based transport systems used around the world, rapid technological changes are occurring that could amount to a reset in outcomes for transport users. The convergence of connectivity, automation, electrification and on-demand services suggests a transformation in transport safety, community access, traffic efficiency, emissions and energy use.

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Zero Trust Manufacturing how to navigate complex supply chains to build trusted IOT devices

whitePaper | June 11, 2022

The rapid adoption of cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) is ushering in billions of connected devices that, left unsecured, represent a significant risk to businesses and consumers. In 2018, Gartner forcasted that the number for connected things would grow to 25 billion by 2021.1 Connected things include a variety of IoT endpoint devices across several critical infrastructure segments, including utilities, automotive, healthcare, retail, and building automation. In these crucial sectors, Gartner estimates that the installed base of IoT endpoints will reach 5.8 billion by the end of 2020.2

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Optimise your retail business in turbulent times

whitePaper | January 23, 2023

Optimise your retail business in turbulent times In this guide we explore how to shape a validated and prioritised roadmap for business optimisation. You’ll also gain insights into how retail organisations like Boohoo Group and a leading UK supermarket are ensuring early and lasting value from their optimisation initiatives.

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Turning Data into a Strategic Asset for a Modernized, Future-proof Supply Chain

whitePaper | August 15, 2022

No organization’s global supply chain has been untouched by the many unforeseen events that have ravaged the ability to move products from the point of manufacturing to the point of consumption. Public health threats and geopolitical events are just a few challenges to global supply chains—and they all appear to be happening concurrently. Whether you’re talking about business-to-consumer or business-to-business supply chains, the impact of these events has been undeniable. When evaluating their own supply chain risks, organizations should expect the unexpected, and plan their systems accordingly. And organizations need new ways to use data to promote efficiency, visibility, and resiliency in their global supply chains.

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HOW TO FIX TODAY’S SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS

whitePaper | November 15, 2021

While it would be easy to just blame the pandemic for the supply chain industry’s problems, the truth is the virus’ impact only exposed and exacerbated longtime vulnerabilities. Before the pandemic, in 2018, the U.S. ranked only 14th out of 160 countries for supply chain efficiency, according to the World Bank.

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Technology Expense Management Hyperautomation

whitePaper | January 12, 2023

The value of automation across internal, supply chain, and customer workstreams is also well accepted. Automation improves productivity, reduces cost, and increases margin. Artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), robotic process automation (RPA), and machine learning (ML) are examples of technology used throughout business to transform workflows and business experiences.

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