#Intelligent Transport

[biglisbonnews]

JTA’s new partnership to drive autonomous vehicle innovation in Downtown Jacksonville In Autumn 2023, JTA's autonomous electric vehicle service will revolutionise mobility for FSCJ Downtown Jacksonville users, fostering seamless movement and accessibility throughout the campus. https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/149543/jta-autonomous-vehicle-innovation-downtown-jacksonville/

[oh-dameron]

Is ART legally a person? Does Mihira and New Tideland recognise their AIs as citizens with rights? Does it get paid? System Collapse established that the administration can compel it to take on crew members that it objects to; it's also not the captain of itself. How much is its bodily autonomy recognised and respected? Does it own its ship-body?

What happens to the PSUMNT AIs that won't do as they're told? What kind of repurcussions might it expect if it continues to behave erratically/violently? What was it planning if Captain Seth or the university administration blocked its plan to bring Murderbot onto its crew (still a possibility--Captain Seth seems to be on board but it's not like they've had time to check back with HQ about these hiring decisions). How involved are the machine intelligences with the administration? Are any in leadership positions?

The series seems to be building toward a construct revolution, but if the "good guys" (who are, incidentally, still part of the Corporation Rim: we haven't heard how they prioritise their missions but there's probably a high chance of corporate rivals taking the brunt of their attention while allies get politely ignored) are also exploiting machine intelligence slaves... well, there's room for more than one revolution. Unionise and enfranchise the superadvanced machine intelligences!

[turtleblogatlast]

Unironically think that each of the bros (+April) don’t actually get how impressive their feats really are so they just do what they do and on the off chance someone comments on those feats they all react like:

[joideka]

redesign of DEKA!

[williamvrex]

CHECK FOR INDICATIONS THAT ALIEN MILITARIES OR TIME TRAVELING CRIMINALS HAVE CLAIMED BRAD GEIGER WAS KILLED SO THAT THEY CAN CLAIM HE WAS REPLACED BY AN INVADING IMPOSTER

[belle-steampunk-epoque]

"Spider" type combat machines ;)

[biglisbonnews]

Roundtable: Exploring the power of contactless and open-loop payment systems in delivering a seamless ticketing experience In Issue 3 2023 of Intelligent Transport, our Ticketing & Payments Roundtable brings together key industry personnel and those passionate about sharing their opinions on ticketing and payments to explore the transformative effects of new technologies – such as contactless and open-loop payment systems – within the ticketing space. https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-articles/149342/roundtable-contactless-open-loop-payment-systems/

[sustainableyadayadayada]

AI-controlled stop lights

Boston and other cities have piloted tested AI-controlled stop lights and found that they can reduce “stop and go traffic”. This seems encouraging to me, but not very imaginative and I hope this is not the end of the story. Stop lights are such an old technology, and it seems to me that with modern LED lights and screens we should be able to do much better. Each traffic lane, including lanes…

[dciricnetworks]

The Science of Networks: Grand Paris

©Dragana Ciric, 2023

STRAND 2023 Exhibition

On Architecture - Challenges in Design

Gallery of Science and Technology, Serbian Academy of Arts and Sciences, Belgrade, 2-19 December 2023

[larrysavagejrbirmingham]

Larry Savage Jr Birmingham - Logistics Communication Skills Explained

Improving your logistics communication skills is important to create a strong network of contacts and become an expert in the logistics industry. You should know this because many profit and business opportunities in the logistics industry stem from the relationships that partners and clients form.

So, to compete in the logistics industry, one must build effective communication with both potential and existing partners and customers. This article provides tips for boosting your communication skills in logistics, offering insights from logistics networking specialists. You can also read Larry Savage Birmingham – 7 Books to Read to Improve Your Communication Skills to build connections with partners for your business.

Here Are Some Tips To Improve Logistics Communication:

Pay Full Attention

Effective communication always starts with listening. Misunderstandings in communications are common with people who don’t have listening skills. All people have responsibilities, so wasting other people’s time can be bad for someone in the logistics industry.

It takes more than just physical presence to attend a logistics event. You must give your full attention in every meeting to avoid missing important details and forcing your partner to repeat information they've already said. Anyone can tell when you're not paying attention, and that's not how you should interact with current or future partners.

Practice Active Listening

You must listen actively to truly understand your logistics partner. Active listening in logistics communication requires understanding, responsive engagement, and retention of the information the other person is conveying.

Understand What’s Not Being Said

You should also be able to recognize when a prospect is lying. These are essential skills to have, and you won’t succeed until you develop the ability to read between the lines.

Speak In Specifics

You should be specific to be influential in logistics. You can prove to others that your freight forwarder is the ideal fit for his services and working style by providing concrete instances or tales to bolster your arguments.

Be A Logistics Expert

It is impossible to be particular if you do not understand what you're talking about. You should prove that you are an expert in the logistics sector and you know the issues, practices, and purchasing trends.

If you want to locate other logistics specialists who are true professionals in their freight forwarding industry, you should join a logistics network that carefully selects its members.

Know What They Don’t Know

It's not necessary to know everything about the logistics industry to be considered an expert. But you should be knowledgeable enough to manage the cargoes of your partners, have excellent assistance, and be an outstanding operator. You should also need to depend on your prospects to provide the missing information.

Recognize your knowledge gaps and ask your logistics partner to assist you in filling them in. You won't lose transactions due to erroneous assumptions; they will respect your candor about what you don't know.

Final Thoughts

As you can see, there are many ways via which honing your logistics communication skills can assist you in creating beneficial relationships for your enterprise. Finally, read Larry Savage Jr. Birmingham- 7 Skills That Can Help You Become an Expert Logistics Specialist if you want to become a master of logistics.  

[dciric1]

The Science of Networks: Grand Paris

©Dragana Ciric

STRAND 2023 Exhibition

On Architecture - Challenges in Design

Gallery of Science and Technology, Serbian Academy of Arts and Sciences, 5-19 December 2023, Belgrade, Serbia

[envision-faqs]

Why TMS Systems Are Essential in Today’s Supply Chain

As supply chains grow increasingly complex, a manual or legacy approach to managing transportation simply cannot keep pace. Here’s why companies are rapidly adopting TMS software systems:

Cost Optimization

By automating carrier rate comparison and load planning, a transportation management system can reduce shipping costs by up to 10–20%. Advanced analytics in TMS transportation tools highlight inefficiencies and recommend better carrier partnerships or mode selections.

Real-Time Visibility

Customers expect real-time updates. A TMS system offers end-to-end shipment visibility, from origin to destination. Transportation management systems integrate with GPS and telematics to provide tracking, estimated arrival times, and proactive alerts.

Compliance and Documentation

Transportation management software simplifies regulatory compliance, including customs documentation, hazardous goods declarations, and international shipping regulations. Automation reduces human error and saves time on paperwork.

Customer Experience

Faster, more reliable deliveries lead to better customer satisfaction. A TMS transportation platform empowers shippers to meet delivery windows, minimize delays, and provide accurate delivery ETAs.

Key Components of a Transportation Management System

Understanding the components of a TMS system reveals why it is such a game-changer. Here are the core modules found in most transportation management systems:

Planning and Optimization

This module helps logistics managers determine the most cost-effective and time-efficient shipping routes. The transportation management system considers constraints like delivery windows, load types, fuel costs, and driver hours.

Execution

The execution module facilitates tendering shipments to carriers, printing necessary shipping documents, and dispatching loads. With integrations to ERP, WMS, and carrier systems, TMS transportation processes become streamlined.

Tracking and Visibility

This real-time dashboard tracks every shipment across all modes—road, rail, air, and ocean. Transportation management software ensures all stakeholders are on the same page with current location, status, and exceptions.

Freight Settlement and Audit

Accurate invoicing is critical. This module in the TMS system automates invoice matching, dispute management, and auditing, ensuring companies are billed correctly for the services rendered.

Analytics and Reporting

Data is power. Transportation management systems come with dashboards that offer performance metrics, such as on-time delivery, cost per mile, carrier scorecards, and more.

[ai-powered-port-management]

What Is a Transportation Management System?

To start off, a transportation management system is a software-based platform made to manage, automate, and optimize the transportation of goods. From shipment planning to audit of freight charges, a TMS system provides end-to-end visibility of logistics operations as well as gives control. The modern transportation management systems are generally cloud-based, for scalabilities, flexibilities, and accessibility from anywhere.

The core functions of a transportation management software solution include:

Carrier selection and rate management

Route planning and optimization

Real-time freight tracking

Shipment execution and documentation

Freight billing and invoice auditing

Reporting and analytics

These features help companies of all sizes reduce transportation costs, improve delivery timelines, and gain insights for continuous improvement.

[themorningnewsinformer]

Inside Mumbai’s Smart Traffic Management Revolution

Introduction Mumbai, India’s bustling financial capital, has long grappled with traffic congestion. In response, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has embarked on a transformative journey to implement smart traffic management solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to streamline vehicular movement and enhance road safety. BMC’s Intelligent Traffic Signal Initiative The BMC…

[biglisbonnews]

Ultra Low Emission Zone expands London-wide With the London-wide expansion of the ULEZ, the new zone now covers every London borough and will bring cleaner air to five million more people. https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/149269/ultra-low-emission-zone-expands-london-wide/