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Need for Supply Chain Solutions Boosts Global Freight Visibility Demand

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

San Antonio –July 28, 2022– The increasing complexity of global supply chains across industries, such as unreported process delays and late deliveries, necessitates shippers to have real-time visibility into the status of their freight. Hence, market participants should: Encourage shippers to use freight visibility platforms.

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North West hosts auto industry leaders to drive EV manufacturing revolution

SMMT

New analysis reveals importance of North West to UK Automotive, responsible for 20,000 jobs with £2.8 Bosses from some of the UK’s biggest advanced automotive manufacturers and suppliers will today come together for the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Regional Forum, held in Liverpool for the first time.

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Five minutes with… Rob Brown, Global Head of Automotive, BSI

SMMT

We are also working with truck manufacturers and operators to define the new standards needed to help make a smooth and safe transition to zero-emission, battery electric and also hydrogen fuel cell, freight vehicles (HGVs) in the future. BSI is supporting the automotive sector in a number of ways in this respect.

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UK commercial vehicle output continues growth with best July for six years

SMMT

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, The CV sector continues to provide a shining example of successful UK automotive manufacturing with the best year to date performance since 2012. Urgent action is needed to bring down the high energy costs faced by automotive factories if their competitiveness is to be sustained.

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Top 10 robots seen at CES 2024

Robotics Business Review

The company had multiple large-scale booths showing autonomy concepts for the future, including autonomous mobility for both humans and freight, as well as a look at the future of autonomous construction vehicles. Gatik first demonstrated fully driverless, freight-only commercial deliveries on the middle mile with Walmart in 2021.

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Eseye and t42 Revolutionise Freight Tracking with Ultra-Reliable IoT Connectivity

i4.0 today

Eseye, a pioneer of high quality global IoT connectivity solutions, today announced an expansive partnership with t42, a leading provider of real-time tracking, analysis, monitoring, and security IoT solutions for the global container and freight market, as well as electric vehicles. Nobody does IoT connectivity better.” Today Magazine.

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Slip Robotics picks up $28M for trailer loading/unloading robots

Robotics Business Review

SlipBot moves automotive parts for Nissan in Mississippi. Truckers spend 23% of their workday idling at loading docks, while forklift operators rush to carry freight between the trailer and staging area, despite 25% of all industrial accidents taking place at the loading dock, according to Slip Robotics. based company.