DB Schenker improves Bulgarian network with Transmetrics AI

Transmetrics, a state-of-the-art AI platform developed exclusively for the supply chain, has announced that its artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms have been employed by DB Schenker, a global leading logistics provider, to adopt a new approach for the leader’s domestic land transport in Bulgaria. One of the key aspects of the project was achieving faster transit times for groupage shipments and improved vehicle utilisation.

This significant change in the company’s Bulgarian setup successfully involves AI methods such as neural networks, Bayesian models, and stochastic optimisation. In addition, the implementation of modern processes has been carefully developed to meet ever-growing customer expectations and to benefit the supply chains within the country and beyond.

The changes involve new international connections as the company’s branch office in Sevlievo, North Central Bulgaria, becomes a transportation hub for the country and several European and Caucasus trade lanes.

In order to achieve that, Transmetrics and DB Schenker worked closely together to configure multiple network scenarios and run various ‘what-if’ simulations. Based on different demand growth projections and various network parameters, the powerful AI algorithms could measure the efficiency and resilience of numerous network setups’. Comparing these, the project teams identified the best possible way to adjust the network infrastructure and the most optimal linehaul plan.

“This project is a solid milestone for Transmetrics as it ensures that our proprietary AI algorithms can provide the right tools to power-up strategic logistics planning,” said Dimitar Pavlov, Head of Business Development at Transmetrics. “With ever-increasing demand, it is important to rely on data-driven business decisions, and we are thankful to DB Schenker for the opportunity to work together on such an exciting project.”

“We are confident that by completing this project, using AI and new simulations, and taking into consideration the requirements of the market, we have significantly improved our network setup in Bulgaria,” added Zoran Lazoroski, Managing Director of DB Schenker in Bulgaria and North Macedonia. “We have optimised our internal traffic and domestic lines to be much more efficient, in many different aspects, including reducing our ecological footprint.”

VisionTrack makes senior appointment

VisionTrack, a leading AI video telematics and connected vehicle data specialist, has appointed Richard Kent as Vice President of Global Sales to help drive growth internationally and build on its market-leading position in the UK.

The company is expected to further increase its global footprint during 2022, following the launch of a new operation in the US last year, so is expanding its business development team to support these plans.

In his new position, Kent will be responsible for targeting enterprise opportunities across all international regions. He will draw upon more than 20 years of experience in senior business development roles, most recently as Enterprise Accounts Director at Trimble for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Kent will also use his extensive knowledge of the North American marketplace to support the scale-up and sales growth of VisionTrack Inc.

Richard Lane, Commercial Director of VisionTrack commented: “Despite a challenging 12-months, we have achieved significant growth in the UK, US and globally, with comprehensive plans for further expansion and product innovations in 2022. Richard will be a fantastic addition to our team, and we look forward to him making a strong contribution to our international ambitions this year.”

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