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ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI, has the potential to transform the transportation and supply chain industry. With its advanced natural language processing abilities, ChatGPT can automate many tasks previously performed by human workers, saving companies time and money while improving accuracy and efficiency. Transportation In the transportation industry, ChatGPT can automate tasks such…
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The validation of deliverables is essential to any trucking logistics software project. Regardless of the methodology in which a team in conducting a project, the validation increases quality control. This happens by ensuring that the individual or group requesting a deliverable has validated it according to its expectations and goals aligned with the software engineering…
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Autonomous Trucks “New May Mobility exec wants to scale up driverless vehicles”Read more: https://www.wfmz.com/news/national/new-may-mobility-exec-wants-to-scale-up-driverless-vehicles/article_0ad06170-0ff7-51bc-a3bb-cf351461a851.html#1 “How AI is disrupting the trucking sector”Read more: https://www.marketplace.org/shows/marketplace-tech/how-ai-is-disrupting-the-trucking-sector/ Business “JB Hunt consolidates its power with new fleet”Read more: https://nationworldnews.com/jb-hunt-consolidates-its-power-with-new-fleet/ “FedEx navigated contractor disputes, declining demand in 2022”Read more: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-navigated-ground-contractor-disputes-declining-demand-2022/639199/ “EPA recognizes Schneider for sustainable operations”Read more: https://www.bulktransporter.com/green-trends/article/21257344/epa-honors-schneider-for-sustainability-with-13th-straight-smartway-designation Economy “Borderlands: Xometry…
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Pressured by inflation, trucking logistics companies now face an imminent need to cut costs. In this effort, many will rethink their information technology budget. Over the last two years, companies have been required to adapt to a reality in which technology is necessary for business growth. How can companies leverage the latest technology tools to…
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Trucking logistics companies have many software and devices that capture data during operations. Companies can reap this data from fuel purchase transactions to ELD driver and truck miles’ information and feed its system to improve management and decision-making. The question, then, is which information should be collected to provide Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)? By João Ricardo Gubolin,…
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Nowadays, companies experience a digital environment with a growing number of startups and technology companies continuously expanding their products and services. Therefore, trucking logistics companies have many options of technology providers to choose from. However, how can they leverage their data before going after a new project? By João Ricardo Gubolin, Chief Business Development Officer ·…
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A Minimum Viable Product – or MVP in short – is an initial, small, well-defined, meaningful, and timely deliverable product. MVPs become essential to Trucking and Logistics software projects in a turbulent marketplace with immediate, everchanging customer demands and expectations. Successful MVPs show that the IT team is aligned with the company’s management expectations, assuring further investment will be employed effectively…
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Autonomous Vehicles “The driverless vehicle sector hit a setback in the autumn of 2022”Read more: https://www.fdiintelligence.com/content/interview/we-dont-want-this-to-be-a-science-project-81781 “Outsight joins the Lidar Coalition as founding software member”Read more: https://www.traffictechnologytoday.com/news/safety/outsight-joins-the-lidar-coalition-as-founding-software-member.html Business “GXO to shutter Indiana facility, lay off 85 employees”Read more: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/gxo-to-shutter-fort-wayne-indiana-facility/639440/ “Trucking executive outlook: Rob Penner, Bison Transport”Read more: https://www.trucknews.com/business-management/trucking-executive-outlook-rob-penner-bison-transport/1003171120/ “Trucking executive outlook: Rod Miron, Big Freight Systems”Read…
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Unlike most engineering projects, software projects require technical skills and people skills to understand and align expectations between different stakeholders. Another peculiarity is that until the validation or delivery of the project, stakeholders are left with wireframes and software specifications. Given those challenging factors, how to improve budget management for trucking logistics software projects? By João…
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By João Ricardo Gubolin, Chief Business Development Officer · December 28, 2022. Operations in trucking logistics companies often involve many complex workflows that differ from company to company. Examples include how companies do payroll, how they handle maintenance, and scheduling/dispatching. With all these complex elements involved, what adaptations can trucking logistics companies make to their current…
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By João Ricardo Gubolin, Chief Business Development Officer · December 27th, 2022 Nowadays, there are many SaaS – short for Software-as-a-Service – companies out there. Therefore, trucking logistics companies have a wide range of solutions to choose from. However, given this quantity that continues to grow daily with new entrants proposing new technology approaches, how should trucking logistics…