Sujata Dey

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,

Global trade expansion relies on the sustainable growth of environment-friendly logistics, and India, being one of the largest global economies, has a significant role to play. Considering India’s strategic location on major shipping routes and an extensive coastline stretching over 7500 km and 14000 km of navigable inland waterways,

Tech-based innovation drives all aspects of the modern economy, and India’s competitive logistics scenario is no different. Carrier selection in supply chain management is a priority for achieving optimum business efficiency. An effective way to do so is through carrier rate comparison enabled by a transport management system (TMS)

The global economy depends on an efficient logistics ecosystem, leading to innovative solutions that eliminate disruptions along the way. Data and automation play a critical role in streamlining the entire supply chain, which includes manufacturers, shippers, carriers, and others. Freight movement is an integral part of the process, with India’