Karl Johan, CEO and President of Autostore System, spoke to The Logistics Point about the future of automation and robotics in the supply chain. What is the main goal of the Innovation Hub? The main goal of the Innovation Hub is to provide our clients with access to the latest innovation and R&D programmes in […]
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By Emily Henderson Meet Emily at our sustainability conference on 11th May at 10am BST where she will speak about ‘How Sustainability & Visibility Go Hand in Hand’. Register Now! Did your company’s sustainability goals take a backseat to final mile growth in 2020? You’re not alone. Many companies were forced to put plans on […]
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GEP, a leading provider of procurement software and procurement services to Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises worldwide, announced today that CITGO Petroleum Corporation, a leading U.S. fuel and petrochemical refiner, is expanding its use of GEP SMART™ procurement software. CITGO is adding Savings Project Management to plan, execute and track projects and cost-savings initiatives through […]
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Drone deliveries are something many logistics companies are looking into. However, multiple factors were holding developments back during the last few years. Recently, a new European regulatory framework has allowed more experimentation and freedom. Svilen Rangelov, Co-founder and CEO of Dranamics, a startup drone delivery company, speaks to The Logistics Point about the future of […]
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As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing truck driver safety, Euromaster has partnered with connected fleet management pioneer Novacom, to offer hauliers an on-the-road tyre pressure and temperature monitoring and alert system. Novacom’s TPMS by Trailermatics is the latest addition to Euromaster’s range of services for transportation companies. It can be integrated into Euromaster’s […]
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It was clear from the very beginning that shipping the Covid-19 vaccines would be a challenge. Jabs have very specific requirements that cannot be jeopardised during transportation else there is the risk of whole badges becoming useless. Logmore, a Finnish logistics intelligence company, has provided its logging technology from the start of the vaccination program […]
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AutoStore, a leading global robotics and software company, today announced that SoftBank has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 40% of AutoStore from funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”) and EQT Private Equity (“EQT”), among other shareholders. THL will continue to be AutoStore’s majority shareholder and THL, SoftBank and EQT will […]
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The IT consultancy firm All for One Group has joined forces with pick-by-vision specialist Picavi to support their customers in the digitalization of logistics, warehousing and supply chain management. For the partners, this represents a strategic collaboration. In the partnership’s first project, Picavi’s pick-by-vision solution will be combined with SAP to modernize logistics at the […]
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More than two thirds (70%) of cars and LCVs currently being used commercially in the UK could be replaced by electric models, according to new research from Webfleet Solutions, Europe’s leading telematics solution provider. The research from the Bridgestone-owned company is based on anonymised and aggregated driving data from around 100,000 connected vehicles, operated by […]
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NewMotion, a leader in smart EV charging solutions and a Shell group company, has announced its expansive roaming network now provides electric vehicle drivers with access to over 200,000 charge points across 35 European countries. Notable recent partnerships include Volkswagen Group Charging in Germany, Enel X Mobility in Italy, and Gronn Kontakt in the UK*. […]
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