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Issue 2 2021 - FBJNA


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QuantumID Technologies, Inc. recently announced that


renewed


its contract with SmartKargo to continue the delivery of real-time shipment data and innovative air cargo technology that powers key operations for the carrier’s air cargo business arm, Spice Xpress. This comes just as the airline begins its critical distribution of vaccines. Since 2015, SpiceJet has


utilized the SmartKargo platform to support and grow its domestic and international Cargo business, including its


important Pharma Pro cold- chain services. Since the pandemic


lockdowns of early 2020, SpiceJet and Spice Xpress have together played a critical role, working relentlessly to ensure that


India’s supply chain


remained intact; providing the transportation of vital goods and medical supplies to all corners of India and the world. SpiceJet has operated more than 12,906 cargo flights since the lockdown began and carried around 1,04,800 tones of cargo. Most recently, the airline has partnered with a


enhance industry DNV GL, the world’s leading


classification society, has joined the Smart Maritime Network, an initiative dedicated to supporting collaboration and standardization in the development of IT systems for the shipping sector. Bjørn- Johan Vartdal, Head of DNV GL’s Maritime Incubator, and Magnus Lande, Head of APAC for Veracity by DNV GL, will also join the Smart Maritime Council. DNV GL has been committed


to using its position as an independent third party to build trust in data quality and confidence in secure sharing of data. At the same time, DNV GL has been working to take advantage of the opportunities created by digitalization to offer new services and ways of working that enhance the customer experience, improve quality and are more efficient. “Shipping is in the midst


of a tectonic shiſt towards digitalization – towards being able to access and utilize the massive amount of information the industry generates every day in digital format,” said Vartdal, Head of DNV GL’s Maritime Incubator. “This will impact all facets of the maritime industry, including ship classification. However, to fully exploit this opportunity, we need the industry to work together. Especially when it comes to agreeing on issues relating to standardization and governance. We need these foundations to be able to effectively share and utilize data for the benefit of the whole industry. This is why we are so pleased to be part of the Smart Maritime Network, because having an active and focused forum for facilitating this industry cooperation is essential.”


M a g n u s Lande joins the Council


DNV GL joins Smart Maritime Network to


variety of airports and logistics entitles to safely and efficiently transport Covid-19 vaccines. “For the past 5 years, technology


SmartKargo


has provided Spice Xpress with


the advanced digital


tools needed to quickly and effectively transform our cargo business,” said Sanjiv Gupta, CEO of Spice Xpress.


“As a


result, we have been able to further digitize our processes to support highly efficient air cargo operations, growth and improved experience for our customers.” Spice


Xpress has the


together with Bjørn-Johan Vartdal. Magnus heads up the APAC section of Veracity, a DNV GL entity that delivers data platform services targeted to the Maritime and Energy industries. “Veracity aims to make it


easier for


organizations in the maritime industry to undergo their digital transformation, by offering a platform for storage of high security data with safe sharing mechanisms, data contextualized


according


to industry standards and easy access to sector-specific applications,” said Lande. “For us, the Smart Maritime Network is highly relevant as it will affect how fast the maritime industry can move forward in deriving full value from its data.” The goal of the Smart


Maritime Network (SMN) is to provide a platform to promote the benefits of enhanced integration and data sharing among stakeholders within the maritime and transport logistics sectors, informing and educating the industry on technological


developments


and innovations while providing wider opportunities for relationship building and knowledge sharing.


capability to transport extremely


continued efforts, the airline has partnered with a variety of airports and logistics entitles to transport Covid-19 vaccines via its Pharma Pro cold-chain service. Gupta added, “The success


sensitive


drugs, vaccines blood samples and medicines in controlled temperatures ranging from -40°c to +25°c. Besides, the airline also offers other benefits such as a network of warehouses equipped with deep freezers to enable change of cool packs and


ground vehicles and


containers to help transport sensitive cargo. Spice Xpress has the capability of providing door-to-door deliveries to over 12,600 pin codes across India. Most recently, as part of its


of the biggest vaccination drive largely depends upon the transport, storage and distribution of vaccines to every part of the world without any major challenges. At SpiceJet, we are ensuring no stones are left unturned in making this drive a remarkable success. Our latest tie-up with Adani Ahmedabad International Airport Limited is another step in that direction to help in the seamless transportation of the Covid-19 vaccine.” “SmartKargo provides


airlines with real-time shipment data and tracking, paperless e-AWBs; ease of booking for Cargo agents and customers with single- screen data entries; powerful pricing and rate-making via simplification; real-time capacity management: user-configurable real- time business intelligence and reporting; integrated Cargo


Revenue accounting


and more,” said Milind Tavshikar, CEO of QuantumID Technologies and SmartKargo. In addition, SmartKargo


provides streamlined access to growth in cargo revenues via its e-commerce engine, which is available as an add-on or stand-alone service that wraps around an airline’s existing cargo technology platform.


FMCNA enhances nationwide distribution with Descartes last mile delivery solution


Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA), the nation’s leading provider of kidney care products and services, and Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announce the rollout of Descartes’ last mile delivery solution to improve the distribution of equipment and services to home patients and dialysis centers across the US.


“We take great pride in the


superior care we give to our patients and the best-in-class service we provide


to our


customers,” said Scott McLean, Director of Transportation at FMCNA. “Our distribution operations are fundamental to this commitment and the Descartes solution allows us to realize greater efficiencies managing over 400 vehicles on a daily basis to support people who are relying on our critical medical supplies.” Descartes’ last mile delivery solution provides an end-to-


end platform for home and last mile delivery operations. The solution spans delivery appointment booking, route planning and execution, mobile proof-of-delivery (POD) and notifications processes. For FMCNA, in addition to creating more efficiencies with route planning, the solution improves customer experience by providing home patients with more detailed information and control over the delivery of life-sustaining dialysis supplies. These enhancements support efforts to increase adoption of home dialysis treatment for people living


with kidney failure,


an FMCNA priority and a goal of the US government’s Advancing American Kidney Health initiative. Using advanced continuous


optimization technology, Descartes’ last mile delivery solution takes committed appointments and improves route productivity, which generates additional delivery


capacity and reduces costs. The solution manages delivery execution with intelligent dispatching and GPS-based real-time vehicle tracking. The related mobile application helps drivers execute the route and capture


essential POD


details. Real-time alerts keep customers up to date with the progress of the delivery through text or email messages and engage the customer through surveys to provide a superior customer experience. The new solution is being


rolled out in February in select markets within TruBlu Logistics®, the supply chain division of FMCNA. The full nationwide rollout, including patient scheduling and notifications, is expected later this year. TruBlu Logistics offers an integrated supply chain with assets that include regionally located distribution centers, cross-dock locations, a private fleet of long-haul trucks, and a regional last mile delivery fleet.


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