by Rahimeh Monemi, PhD | Sep 7, 2024 | Glossary, Land Transport, Logistics, Maritime, Mobility, Multimodal Hubs, Supply Chain, Urban Mobility, Urban Transport
In today’s interconnected world, the terms “logistics” and “mobility” are often used interchangeably, especially in conversations about transportation and supply chain management. However, they refer to distinct concepts with unique roles in the movement of goods and...
by Rahimeh Monemi, PhD | Sep 3, 2024 | Cross-dock, Land Transport, Supply Chain
Introduction Cross-docking is a logistics practice that has gained significant attention due to its ability to reduce warehousing costs, minimize inventory levels, and speed up the delivery process. In a cross-docking operation, products from suppliers or...
by Rahimeh Monemi, PhD | Sep 2, 2024 | Multimodal Hubs, Urban Mobility, Urban Transport
Introduction Urban mobility is evolving rapidly, with cities around the world embracing multimodal transportation systems to accommodate growing populations and increasingly complex transit needs. However, managing these multimodal systems presents a myriad of...
by Rahimeh Monemi, PhD | Sep 2, 2024 | Maritime, Multimodal Hubs, Port Operations, Railway
Introduction Multimodal logistics hubs, or “plateformes multimodales,” are crucial nodes in the global supply chain. They serve as strategic points where various modes of transportation—such as road, rail, sea, and air—converge to facilitate the efficient...
by Rahimeh Monemi, PhD | Aug 31, 2024 | Glossary, Predictive Maintenance
Predictive maintenance has revolutionized how industries approach equipment management and operational efficiency. Time series prediction plays a critical role in predictive maintenance by analyzing historical data to forecast potential equipment failures, reducing...
