Digital logistics: How can logistics benefit from data science?
Until not so long ago, the logistics industry was dependent on outdated manual processes with inflexible equipment and machinery, which meant that productivity, profit opportunities and customer satisfaction fell by the wayside. But that is now changing. Advances in digital technologies, ever-changing customer preferences and the success story of e-commerce make logistics a perfect case […]
A Guide to Supply Chains
What is a Supply Chain? Depending on the goods, services, and procurement, the supply chain can get quite elaborate. In general, a supply chain starts at the bottom with the procurement of the raw materials, which includes the labour needed. Next, there is the research and development stage, logistics, e.g. transport and storage, regulatory requirements […]
Strengthening the external image in the logistics sector: Easier than you think
Logistics and transport companies are not uncommon in the EU and especially in Germany. In the most recent survey for 2019, there were 14,816 freight forwarders in Germany alone, plus 12,302 postal, courier and express services. Only very few of the companies behind them are in the comfortable position of not having to fear competition […]
what is Digital Logistics and how does it strengthen your business?
What is digital logistics? Digital logistics in the supply chain is based on traditional data collection, which is often manual and prone to human error or delay. It is digitized to improve and speed up your logistics processes, strategies and systems. In other words, it automates routine parts of the logistics chain that are practical […]
5 ways to make sure your truck driver stays
What is it that keeps a company’s drivers loyal? Drivers may stay for a variety of reasons, but we’ve limited the list down to five: #1 A salary to be able to live on One of the most important considerations in attracting and maintaining top-tier employees is providing them with competitive salaries. Additionally, drivers need […]
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Entertainment for long-distance truck drivers: On the road and after work at rest areas
In an average working week, a long-haul driver sits in the cab for 56 hours of pure driving time. Even when he has finished work, he is not automatically at home, but has to spend the free hours at parking and rest areas. Especially due to the fact that the vast majority of drivers sit […]
New EU regulations for Road Freight Transports in 2022
We have already reported on the adoption of the EU Mobility Pact in a blog article and now the following new regulations resulting from it, will be introduced in 2022: Adhere to break after cabotage The term cabotage refers to the provision of transport services within a country by a foreign transport company. The basic […]
Cargo security on trucks: 6 practical tips for a safe load
Every year, many accidents happen on German roads due to inadequately secured loads in road freight transport. If you follow our basic rules, some of them can be prevented.
6 easy steps to improved pallet shipping
The transport of goods as pallet transport is probably the most frequently performed transport variant in road freight transport. Freight weighing more than 31.5 kilograms must be able to be transported on pallets for health and safety reasons. Whether general cargo, bulky goods, partial loads or full loads – they are all closely related to […]
