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whitePaper | March 16, 2022

Today’s supply chains are driven by the competitive tenets of e-commerce – speed, accuracy and access to a broad inventory – all delivered at low cost. This mandate has driven distribution centers to become increasingly complex and dependent on automation systems, while raising the stakes to threaten critical damage in the event of cost overruns or project delays. Concentrating supplier responsibility for these automation projects with a single, lead provider simplifies vendor management and accountability, enabling companies to approach a single point of contact and avoid juggling delays and charges from multiple contractors.

whitePaper | November 10, 2022

Container terminals are an essential part of the supply chain for many businesses, and optimizing their logistics can help to improve efficiency and reduce costs. There are a number of factors to consider when optimizing container terminal logistics, including the layout of the terminal, the location of critical facilities, the handling equipment, the management of vessels, and the storage and movement of containers within the terminal.

whitePaper | August 18, 2022

Expleo has developed breakthrough retrofit and new build systems that replace a vessel’s internal combustion diesel generators with a closed-loop e-methanol fuel cell solution to deliver up to 100 % reduction in operational greenhouse gas (GHGe), significant savings on fuel and future proofing for alternative fuels.

whitePaper | March 16, 2022

What is lights-out warehousing? The simple answer is a facility without people. One that relies entirely on automated equipment, to the point that no manual touches are necessary. With no employees required on the floor, operations do not need to turn the lights on, hence the term “lights-out warehousing.”

whitePaper | May 25, 2022

Do you need blockchain in your supply chain? Blockchain can be used to improve the transparency and traceability of material throughout the supply chain. It will be particularly valuable in situations without a central agency of trust when each party does not want to directly exchange information.

whitePaper | January 5, 2023

The logistics industry is currently facing challenges from multiple sides: on the one hand, the demand for logistics is steadily increasing due to e-commerce and globalization, but on the other hand, there is a lack of skilled workers in the form of truck drivers who can handle this demand. In Europe alone, over 380,000 truck driver job postings were unfilled in 2021.1 This significant shortage is exacerbated by increasing labor expenses, which aggravate the cost pressure already caused by rising fuel prices