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Why Logistics and Transportation Software Development Matters

Dealer World

Businesses, big and small,l are dependent on sound logistics to ensure the timely delivery of their products. This is where logistics and transportation software development come into play. Previously, most firms used to do logistics on paper or with plain spreadsheets. What Does the Software Do?

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City Auction Group develops new logistics facility

Motor Trader

City Auction Group will launch a new 28-acre site to house the Headquarters of its logistics business, PurpleRock, in September. This will expand capacity with an additional 5,000 vehicles across defleet, logistics and secure storage. PurpleRock provides vehicle defleet, logistics and repair solutions, across twelve locations.

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Toyota’s Hydrogen Trucks Are Coming For Diesel And They Are Not Slowing Down

Carscoops

It will form a key part of Toyota’s larger plan to decarbonize its supply chain and further integrate hydrogen into its logistics operations. Looking Ahead to 2027 According to Toyota, the new powertrain will be ready for the U.S. market in 2027 or later.

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Mercedes Puts Humanoid Robots To Work At Berlin Production Site

Carscoops

Apollo robots manage logistics, quality checks, and assist with repetitive tasks on the line. Read: BMW Travels To The Future By Trialing Humanoid Robots At US Plant Apollo robots are initially being used for internal logistics and have a focus on repetitive tasks.

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JLR faces ongoing supply issues - a year after apologies

Autocar

Repair backlog and parts availability remain a problem for customers, despite assurances Almost a year since JLR apologised for severe parts delays and promised improvements at its new logistics hub, customers are still experiencing issues.

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Logistics providers must consider new issues as volume of BEVs being shipped rises

Auto Remarketing

Auto logistics providers anticipate a large increase this year in the volume of battery-electric vehicles, or BEVs, they transport. Load factor aside, BEV weight also impacts the type of loading equipment and trailers used, Jerry Louisos, senior vice president at Preowned Auto Logistics, told Auto Remarketing. “It

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Omoda and Jaecoo strive to solve aftersales issues

Autocar

In addition, they have amassed a parts inventory worth £3 million and forged a partnership with logistics giant DHL to provide next day delivery from a ‘centre of excellence’ in Rugby. The two brands have also expanded technical support for their dealers and are currently training 100 technicians, they said.

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