Sujata Dey

“Transportation needs to be reliable and affordable, to make it sustainable.”  Running empty miles can significantly increase transportation costs and clog operational efficiency. Two primary factors contributing to this problem are - Deadheading This is the situation wherein a commercial vehicle returns to its origin or proceeds to a new

Detailing – the key concept associated with last-mile load planning. It’s not only about stuffing the cargo but also about optimizing the available space to arrange the maximum number of packages. For instance, when filling a jar with sugar cubes, the random placement of the cubes would result in empty

“The more specific and measurable your goal, the more quickly you will be able to identify, locate, create, and implement the use of the necessary resources for its achievement.” Similarly, transport businesses need quantifiable data for streamlined fleet management. Every time a vehicle is on the road, it generates a

Fleet managers face numerous challenges in the workplace, and it can become overwhelming to prioritize tasks such as vehicle tracking, ensuring driver safety, route planning, and more, for hundreds of vehicles and various product categories. For instance, 4.6 billion tons of goods are transported every year across the country,

Coal extraction is a crucial element of the energy sector. Global industrialization and development are directly proportional to this sector’s output and its supply chain efficiency, with transportation integrating the production, distribution, and final consumption of this critical energy resource. Despite the heavy push toward renewable energy usage, the

India’s trucking fuel costs account for 55% of the total operating expenses. Fleet operators have to keep their businesses afloat in the fluctuating economic conditions where supply chain disruptions are a common occurrence. To that effect, software solutions have become a cost-effective option. Now, fuel economy refers to how

The vehicle on-board diagnostics (OBD) approach was initiated in the 1960s-1970s, and since then, it has come a long way. In the early 1980s, automotive manufacturers started integrating electronics to monitor engine functioning and vehicle emissions, marking the shift from basic diagnostic potential to upgraded system capabilities. The mid-1990s witnessed

The e-commerce boom has resulted in a striking rise in deliveries, increasing the demand for efficient route planning. The trucking industry has a significant role to play in this regard - trucks, along with other modes of transportation - build the essential support infrastructure, enabling goods delivery. Delays in high-priority

Businesses, big or small, have to transform to adapt to modern needs and remain profitable. The adaptation might require the production facility’s relocation to explore better business prospects. However, this is a major business move – requiring strategic planning, expertise, and adequate experience. The process is marked with significant challenges,