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Rail company optimises workshop logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

To make the workshop transports required for this more transparent and efficient, the company implemented the cloud-based version of the SYNCROTESS transport control system from the Aachen-based optimisation specialist, INFORM , as the central controller. This was followed by the sites at Kassel, Dessau, and Neumünster.

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Transaid puts the focus on public transport gender equality

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Transaid has completed a major three-year project helping to broaden the understanding of the challenges faced by young women and girls as users of public transport in less accessible parts of three major African cities.

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transport logistic and TIACA organise joint San Francisco event

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A two-day conference programme at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in San Francisco will feature panel discussions, keynotes, workshops, and presentations. The future of the industry will also be addressed: TIACA board member Steven Polmans, for example, will moderate a panel discussion on the future direction of the association.

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Hödlmayr optimises internal vehicle logistics processes

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For the areas of yard and workshop management, the Austrian vehicle logistics expert relies on the SYNCROTESS solution from the Aachen-based software company INFORM. Digital decision support in the yard and in the workshop. Hödlmayr International AG continues to make progress with its digitalisation strategy. million vehicles annually.

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Ensuring the safety of damaged electric vehicles

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However, if EVs become damaged, safe storage and monitoring by workshops and recovery vehicles is key to prevent further risk. This also enables the system to be applied and reused for different vehicles, giving cost savings for workshops. And, as EV numbers on roads continue to increase, as does the risk of thermal runaway.

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Editor’s Choice: 8 Supply Chain Planning Challenges Retailers Will Face In 2022 And Tips To Overcome Them

Logistics Viewpoints

Then as we slowly started going out and getting used to the new normal, people realized that public transportation was not the best option because of virus transmissions, which increased the demand for cars. Leading to long lead times, shortages, rising prices, and complications in transportation lines.

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Transport Cooperative LogCoop Reports Greater Solidarity and Networking in Sector

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Since the beginning of the year, German-based transport cooperative LogCoop GmbH says it has noticed a stronger solidarity among its active members. In addition to interim or long-term storage, the partners can take over transport and value-added services as required by the clients. The offer is well received.