New technologies are influencing logistics and the freight forwarding and transport sectors
Baden-Württemberg - the land of thinkers, tinkerers and inventors
As the land of thinkers, tinkerers and inventors, Baden-Württemberg is well known for the fact that the relevant players in the economy and research institutes develop new technologies and then use and optimize them in practice.
New technologies represent an opportunity to improve cost-efficiency and the range of services offered to customers.
There are many new technologies being used in the logistics, freight forwarding and goods transport sectors. These can be used to give customers a better overview of their orders by means of progress/production tracing technologies as part of a complete order processing system. In addition, they can be used to improve adherence to delivery dates for customers.
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When these new technologies are used throughout the chain by transport clerks, drivers and customers, traffic jams and incorrect journeys can be avoided through the networking of schedules, traffic information and capacity levels at the loading and unloading stations. This reduces the time that trucks spend idle, keeps inventory low and also protects the environment.
The possibility of remote diagnosis of engine and vehicle conditions, as seen in Formula 1, facilitates the detection and planning of service and repair requirements and thus minimizes downtime. These technologies also help drivers to drive in a more efficient manner and lower their fuel consumption, which is also good for the environment.