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Article written by Richard Howells Automatic warehouse with robotic arms, 3D rendering GETTY “Many organizations are focused on applying intelligent technologies like automation, machine learning, and AI to streamline processes, automate routine tasks, and assist in the effectiveness of Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, augmented and virtual reality, and drones”. That was one of the …

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DALLAS, Texas — Omnitracs has announced the acquisition of VisTracks, a leading provider of device-agnostic, SaaS-based compliance solutions to the transportation and logistics industry. The acquisition builds on the Omnitracs One platform vision, and further enhances the company’s device-agnostic hardware and OEM strategy, the company said Monday. Through the acquisition, Omnitracs will add about 60,000 vehicles …

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Deal supports strategy of unifying fragmented technologies for increasingly decentralized transportation industry, Omnitracs says. Telematics technology vendor Omnitracs LLC is continuing to grow by absorbing other supply chain technology firms, saying Monday that it has acquired VisTracks, a provider of compliance solutions for the transportation and logistics industry.  Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The move …

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Article written by Wayne Fee Right now, we are globally reliant on strained food supplies and logistics providers to deliver them. There has been a temporary change to driving hours regulations in order to accommodate these unprecedented times. But these temporary changes should not equate to a relaxation in a fleet operators’ driver safety management. …

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Truck manufacturers need to define where to focus their activities for a competitive advantage in the connected truck space, write Dr. Walter Rentzsch and Dr. Wilfried G. Aulbur Truck connectivity is an ongoing trend in the industry with a value potential that goes far beyond traditional telematics. The space is still characterized by the co-existence …

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Fleet Complete is now offering complimentary telematics service with Ford Commercial Solutions in the U.S. until August 31, 2020. The offer is valid for 90 days from sign-up for Ford vehicles Model Year 2018-2020 that have Ford Data Services™*. TORONTO, May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Fleet Complete®, the fastest-growing global provider of connected vehicle solutions, today announced another …

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Article written by Irma Venter Digital road-freight platform Saloodo! has launched its digital logistics platform for shippers and transport providers in Mozambique, in a move the company hopes will further expand its digital road-freight solution in Africa. Saloodo! is a subsidiary of DHL Global Forwarding, which is a provider of air, sea and road freight services. …

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Article written by Karen Roby Billions of data points are gathered throughout the UPS network every week. Find out how the information collected is revolutionizing the logistics giant. In the final installment of our five-part series about UPS, TechRepublic’s Karen Roby talked with Chief Information and Engineering Officer Juan Perez and Project Manager for NPT …

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