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By Mark Percival, freelance writer.

Postal services are an integral part of public infrastructure, and their development is closely linked to technological changes and the needs of society. One of the notable stages in this evolution is the transition from traditional mailboxes to innovative smart Parcel lockers.

Logistics organisations are among those benefiting most from government grants to adapt to AI innovation, a new report has revealed.

By Eric-Jan Vermeeren, Director Sales Strategic T&L Accounts, Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions.

Organizations across the supply chain are embracing digital transformation in pursuit of productivity and efficiency gains. Mobile computing is a critical element of that transformation, with this market expected to reach $6 billion by 2027 .

By Dr Yu-Han Chang, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx.

Advanced semiconductor packaging technologies like 2.5D and 3D hybrid bonding, along with emerging solutions like silicon photonics, are critical in optimizing system performance and fostering the next wave of AI and HPC chip innovation.

Gain valuable insights into the power of AI for route optimisation in this article.

PTV's Chief Product Officer, An de Wispelaere, discusses the advantages, limitations, and risks of using artificial intelligence in route optimisation. In addition, she explains how PTV Logistics integrates academic research with its own studies to create innovative route Optimisation solutions within the vehicle routing problems (VRP) field that surpasses industry standards. Read more!

New research from UK sustainable waste management company, Biffa, reveals that up to 1370 tonnes of perfectly good paper fibre that could be recycled, is being wasted in the UK each year.

Kahoot!, the global learning and engagement platform company, has released new research insights for how companies can improve employee retention of their frontline workforce in warehousing and logistics.

According to Adroit Market Research, the market for fifth-party logistics was estimated at USD 9.27 billion and is projected to increase at a CAGR of just over 6.3% to reach USD 17.28 billion over the forecast period.

A hypothetical level of logistics service provider above the conventional 1PL, 2PL, 3PL, and 4PL models are referred to as fifth-party logistics (5PL).

CHEP, provider of reusable packaging solutions, has released its latest Supply Chain trend report: ‘The future of supply chain optimisation: 6 trends’.

By Chris Jones – EVP, Descartes Systems Group.

Exiting the pandemic, 2023 was a transitional period for retailers and their supply chain operations. 

By Serge Schamschula, Head of Ecosystem at Transporeon, A Trimble Company.

It is fair to say that the EU has certainly been in full ‘green mode’ in recent years, with the aim to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. And, in its bid to meet this ambitious, long-term environmental and climate goal, they have published a raft of sustainability regulations and guidance.