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Gain valuable insights into the power of AI for route optimisation in this article.

PTV's Chief Product Officer, An de Wispelaere, discusses the advantages, limitations, and risks of using artificial intelligence in route optimisation. In addition, she explains how PTV Logistics integrates academic research with its own studies to create innovative route Optimisation solutions....

Unplanned downtime is placing a greater burden on manufacturers than ever before. Research from Siemens highlights that the cost of unplanned downtime is – in every sector – at least 50% more per hour than it was two years ago.

In fact, up until the last few years, this service has traditionally been enjoyed free of charge for the majority of online shoppers.  However, due to an increased desire to reduce the cost impact on a retailer’s revenue, many retailers are now charging  for returns. For example, since the pandemic began, several fast fashion retailers have taken up the practice.

Cradlepoint has released the E100 5G Enterprise Router. Specifically designed to support retail and small office applications – including POS, video surveillance, inventory applications, and IOT – the E100 5G combines the performance of 5G with modern security through Cradlepoint NetCloud Exchange.

Digital twin technology represents a quicker and more cost-effective route to market for new products. It is one of the fastest growing segments in engineering, with analysts McKinsey & Co forecasting that the global market for digital twin tech will grow by about 60 percent annually, reaching USD 73.5 billion by 2027.

By Serge Schamschula, Head of Ecosystem at Transporeon.

In light of the  European Commission’s recent ambitious proposals to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of freight transport across Europe, the need to decarbonise has reached a critical juncture.

Another success for Greenplan: the EPG (Ehrhardt Partner Group) route planning solution has been included in the 2023 Gartner Market Guide for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling after just two years on the market. This milestone places Greenplan at the forefront of global route planning and execution systems.

On average, 36 shops close their doors across British high streets every week. However, many small business owners still bet on traditional retail, with an 18 per cent rise in pop-up shop openings in the past year. These outlets are often deemed high street saviours, but they come with technology challenges.

Everybody is talking about Artificial Intelligence but what are its potential applications for warehousing and supply chain? Edward Napier-Fenning, Sales & Marketing Director of leading supply chain software company Balloon, explores five key areas that can boost performance – including route planning, picking, labour management reporting and data entry.

The new partnership between supply chain software provider EPG and route planning solutions provider Greenplan has already reached a significant milestone, with the news that time-critical logistics specialist DANX is rolling out Greenplan in its Denmark operations.