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Innovation has been a topic on the rise for decades now. Trucking logistics company executives face inside and outside pressure to use the latest methodologies and technologies to implement changes that ultimately improve operations. However, how can stakeholders perform such projects with purpose and alignment with corporate goals for business perpetuity? By João Ricardo Gubolin, Chief…

ELDs (Electronic Logging Devices) are essential hardware in trucking logistics operations. ELDs can generate lots of data about vehicles and drivers. However, most companies limit their information potential to standard reports and dashboards available in their ELD provider web portal. Moreover, how can companies leverage ELD data to boost trucking logistics operations’ efficiency? By João Ricardo Gubolin, Chief Business…

In fears of recession, trucking logistics companies must think of ways to maintain and increase profits. When the results of sales efforts are uncertain, technology is essential in increasing business efficiency and perpetuity. Therefore, how can software be applied to help companies gain agility and scalability? By João Ricardo Gubolin, Chief Business Development Officer · January…

Besides the fears of a recession, trucking logistics companies still face talent shortages, from drivers to administrative staff to technology professionals. However, new technology solutions appear in the market to bring automation and productivity. Moreover, how can trucking logistic companies leverage those technologies to fight talent shortage? By João Ricardo Gubolin, Chief Business Development Officer…

          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…

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…

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,…

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 ·…

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…

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…