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  • National Geographic Lays off Writing Staff. Responds on Twitter

    National Geographic Lays off Writing Staff. Responds on Twitter

    National Geographic magazine is truly a trend setter. The beloved and iconic magazine covered
    everything there is in nature. After writing and publishing for over 100 years, National
    Geographic finally laid off the last few of their remaining writing staff this week.
    These past months of 2023, the “employee layoffs” has become a sort of trend in companies-
    both big and small. It started with giants like Twitter, Amazon and Disney. Their reasoning and
    logic is always something like “couldn’t help it” or “no choice”. Not really thinking about the
    employee who lost the job their life depends on.

    “Staffing changes will not change our ability to do this work, but rather give us more
    flexibility to tell different stories and meet our audiences where they are across our many
    platforms,” the spokesperson said. “Any insinuation that the recent changes will negatively
    impact the magazine, or the quality of our storytelling, is simply incorrect.”

    What Now?

    The magazine plans to hire freelancers for writing and editing jobs. The fact that the very
    iconic yellow-rectangled publication has steeped to this is shocking to many.
    The magazine will no longer be available at stores as a physical copy across the United
    States. Starting next year, the company aims to apply several cost-cutting tactics to keep
    the magazine running.

    The Iconic Magazine

    • National Geographic surpassed 12 million US subscribers during the height of its popularity in the 1980s.
    • National Geographic continues to rank among the most widely read magazines in America at a time when publications are fighting to maintain their position. It allegedly has less than 1.8 million customers at the end of 2022.
    • The National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C., was founded by 33 professors, scientists, and explorers, including Alexander Graham Bell, who created National Geographic. It developed into a stand-alone in the 1930s.

    Staff Reactions

    National Geographic laid off the very last of their writing staff. People who have been
    working with the magazine for more than a decade.
    The Senior Writer for NatGeo tweeted about the latest issue and conveyed his gratefulness
    and support to the company as well as his co-workers.
    Writer and Editor Nina Strochlic described her time with National Geographic as “the
    coolest job I’ll ever have”. Through her tweet, she considers herself lucky to be a part of
    the magazine team.

  • The “Sinking” Himalayan Village In India: What is Happening?

    The “Sinking” Himalayan Village In India: What is Happening?

    Joshimath, an Indian Himalayan town that has been gradually sinking into the ground, has had hundreds of residents evacuated. The BBC’s Vineet Khare spoke to specialists to determine whether the village might be spared as people waited in limbo.

    Joshimath is located in the state of Uttarakhand, and its chief minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, stated that the subsidence has affected almost 25% of the town’s territory.

    Over 2.5 square kilometers, Joshimath, which has a 25,000 population, contains over 4,500 buildings (0.96 sq miles). Authorities have been tearing down the unsafe structures out of more than 800 buildings that have developed cracks.

    Joshimath, which is situated in an area subject to earthquakes, was built on the remnants of a landslide brought on by an earthquake. Landslides are a frequent occurrence, weakening the soil. Geoscientist and adjunct professor at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, CP Rajendran, cautions that the subsidence won’t stop until a new lower level is reached.

    Why is The Village “Sinking”?

    According to experts, several things, including years of uncontrolled construction, hydropower projects, and the absence of an adequate drainage system, is to blame for the current situation.

    Heavy development in Joshimath was subject to restrictions even in 1976, according to a government report, which recommended that it only be permitted after testing the “load-bearing capacity of the land.” Additionally, the research recommended establishing suitable sewage and drainage systems as well as concrete cement blocks to prevent erosion.
    “The company is responsible for the damage to the historic, cultural town of Joshimath, and it should compensate residents,” says Atul Sati, the convenor of a group that has been holding protests to save the town.

  • Stora Enso’s Lignin – A Battery That is Generated From Trees?

    Stora Enso’s Lignin – A Battery That is Generated From Trees?

    Energy storage is a necessity for contemporary life. We wouldn’t be able to have electric cars, laptops, or cell phones without them. Electrical energy needs to be stored and readily available for use in everything from consumer devices to transportation. The limited resources used to create current systems, such as the lithium-ion batteries used in many devices, result in environmental issues when disposed of.

    The process of turning plant biomass into a substance known as “porous carbon” is one of the most promising ones for developing sustainable energy storage devices. It is possible to create “nanostructures” with a range of beneficial electrochemical properties out of this type of carbon in three dimensions.

    Scientists are looking for materials to build environmentally friendly batteries as the demand for electric vehicles rises. The substance that gives trees their woodiness, lignin, is a strong contender.

    According to Lauri Lehtonen, manager of Stora Enso’s lignin-based battery product, Linode, “Lignin is the glue in the trees that kind of glues the cellulose fibers together and also makes the trees stiff.”

    A polymer called lignin includes carbon. Additionally, carbon is a fantastic material for the anode, a crucial part of batteries. Your phone’s lithium-ion battery almost probably features a graphite anode because graphite is a layered type of carbon.

    The engineers at Stora Enso concluded that lignin could be extracted from the waste pulp that was already being produced at some of their facilities and processed to create a carbon substance for battery anodes. The business intends to start building batteries as early as 2025 and has partnered with the Swedish business Northvolt.

    Wonders of Science

    Porous carbon nanostructures can be selectively combined with small amounts of other atoms or chemical groups to form composites that could serve as electrodes or conducting components for capacitors or rechargeable batteries. Numerous straightforward methods, such as changing the temperature at which the material is generated, can be used to modify pore size and structure. Chiang and his co-authors examine research that is exploring these options utilizing a variety of plant products, including, but not limited to, trees, cotton, bamboo, beans, seeds, tea leaves, fruit peels, and fungi.

    As the globe transitions away from fossil fuels, the number of additional gigawatt hours (GWh) needed yearly will increase from a few hundred in 2015 to a few thousand by 2030, according to management consulting firm McKinsey. The issue is that many of the industrial and mining operations used to produce the lithium-ion batteries on which we currently rely are harmful to the environment. These batteries also include several hazardous and challenging-to-recycle components. A lot of them come from nations with a bad track record for human rights.

    Batteries And Charges 

    Cathode and anode, the positive and negative electrodes, respectively, between which charged particles known as ions move, are typically required for all batteries. According to Jill Pestana, a battery scientist and engineer currently employed as an independent consultant in California, when a battery is charged, lithium or sodium ions, for instance, travel from the cathode to the anode, where they settle like automobiles in a multi-story parking lot.

    The ions move back to the cathode after releasing electrons when the battery is drained to power something like an electric car. The electrons then move through the wire in an electrical circuit, transferring energy to the vehicle.

    “Byproducts Put To Use”

    In a lab setting, Wyatt Tenhaeff of the University of Rochester in New York State has also created anodes built of lignin. He describes lignin as “very cool” because it is a byproduct with a wide range of possible applications. In tests, he and his coworkers discovered that they could create an anode with a self-supporting structure out of lignin without the use of glue or a copper-based current collector, which is a typical element in lithium-ion batteries. Although this would make lignin-derived carbon anodes less expensive, he doubts they will be able to outsell graphite anodes in terms of cost.

    The issue of sustainability is another. According to Chelsea Baldino, a researcher at the International Council on Clean Transportation, no additional trees will be felled to create batteries as long as the lignin needed to make anodes is collected as a byproduct from the paper-making process.

    Research is still in its early stages, so there is a long way to go before large amounts of plant-based materials are used in manufactured products. Converting the potential now being shown in the laboratory into reliable technologies is a significant problem. Chiang underlines that cooperation within the fields of materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and environmental management will be necessary to meet the problems.

  • Leave Tokyo And Get 1 Million: Exciting Offer, Japan But Why?

    Leave Tokyo And Get 1 Million: Exciting Offer, Japan But Why?

    According to several local media sources, Japan intends to increase financial assistance to households that relocate outside of the capital to stop the country’s other regions from depopulating. Starting in the fiscal year 2023, eligible families in the Tokyo metropolitan region will be able to earn 1 million yen ($7,700) per child if they relocate to a low-income neighborhood, which is more than twice the previous incentive of 300,000 yen, according to the article.

    The financial incentives draw attention to the problems that Japan is having because of its high life expectancy and low birth rate. Young people are leaving rural areas in search of opportunities in cities, resulting in a significant decline in population and reduced tax revenue in the area. In addition to receiving a flat 1 million yen for relocation, families can also receive enhanced help for their kids. A household with two children could get 3 million yen in support under the new plan if they departed the Tokyo region.

    Why is Japan Attracting Population?

    According to government figures, Japan saw a record-breaking decline in population between 2020 and 21. From the present 125 million to a projected 88 million in 2065, the population is currently anticipated to decline by 30%.

    To draw residents to rural areas, Japan’s national government launched a program in 2019 that enables households that have resided in the central Tokyo metropolitan area for five years to apply for relocation assistance.

    Families have the option of continuing to work from home at their present employment, working at a nearby small or medium-sized business, or creating their own business in the neighborhood, all of which would qualify them for additional financial aid.

  • Archaeologists Discover Ancient Roman Snacks In The Colosseum

    Archaeologists Discover Ancient Roman Snacks In The Colosseum

    Hidden In The Colosseum: Archaeologists Find Ancient Roman Snacks

    Beginning in 27 BCE, the Roma Empire was one of the most developed and massive empires of its time. Archaeologists have discovered that spectators at Rome’s ancient Colosseum may have indulged in food including olives, grapes, and nuts.

    Food remains from figs, grapes, cherries, blackberries, walnuts, and other fruits and vegetables have also been discovered there.

    Additionally, enormous cat and bear bones that were apparently utilized in the hunting contests in the arena were discovered by archaeologists.

    Archaeologists who were looking through the sewers of the 2,000-year-old landmark uncovered the finds.

    The Study And Team 

    The project, which started in January, required the excavation of some 70 meters of drains and sewers beneath the Colosseum. It is thought to provide insight into the Colosseum’s final years until it was abandoned around 523 AD.

    50 bronze coins from the late Roman era, which is around 250–450 AD, and a silver commemorative coin commemorating Emperor Marcus Aurelius’ ten years in power were among the ancient coins found in the dig.

    The finds “deepen our comprehension of the experience and habits of those who came to this site during the lengthy days dedicated to the performances,” according to Alfonsina Russo, director of the Colosseum Archaeological Park.

    The Colosseum, the largest amphitheater in the Roman Empire, was abandoned in the year 523. It was renowned for holding public events including gladiatorial battles in front of tens of thousands of spectators.

  • Russia Gives Green Light To Bill Banning “Gay Propaganda”

    Russia Gives Green Light To Bill Banning “Gay Propaganda”

    Just Passed Russian Law Bans “Gay Propaganda” 

    Russia’s lower house of parliament has unanimously voted to extend its ban on so-called “gay propaganda”.

    Apparently, we are living in the 21st Century. Apparently the world has witnessed tons of revolutions and we stand together as the wise homo-sapiens of today. Apparently some parts of the world are still stuck somewhere in the past.

    Under the latest version of the law, any promotion of homosexuality – including in books, films, and online – is illegal and carries heavy penalties.

    After US Secretary of State Antony Blinken denounced it as a “blow to freedom of expression,” the law earned the moniker “Answer to Blinken.” Activists claim it is an additional effort to oppress the LGBT community in Russia.

    In Russia’s lower house, the Duma, it was adopted by 397 votes to 0 with no abstentions.

    When the contentious “gay propaganda” law was first introduced in 2013, it outlawed “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations,” which includes representations of same-sex partnerships, among children.

    Any positive portrayals of same-sex partnerships in media or advertising are categorized under the same heading as spreading pornography, encouraging violence, or escalating racial, ethnic, and religious conflicts.

    What Is The Bill?

    Any kind of positive LGBTQ representation- in the form of media (films, posters, campaigns, social media), or text (books, newspapers, research papers) will be banned straight away. 

    This bill has already raised concerns for traditional Russian literature and publishers.

    Any discussions online about LGBTQ topics can be blocked and the sale of goods with LGBTQ slogans or symbols would also be prohibited

    Anyone who breaks the law will face a fine of up to 400,000 rubles ($6,600), while companies could have to pay up to 5 million rubles ($82,100).

    Foreigners and stateless people risk being imprisoned or expelled from Russia if they do not comply.

    The Response

    Human rights campaigners and LGBTQ groups have said the extension means that any act or public mention of the LGBTQ community is being criminalized.

    Kseniya Mikhailova of the Russia-based LGBT support group Vykhod (a play on words to mean “coming out”) said the original ban nine years ago triggered a wave of attacks on the gay community.

    Twitter users compared it to Florida’s “don’t say gay” bill in an analysis. 

    Another raised their concerns by saying it is an “unbelievable” step for the “diverse” world we live in. 

  • As Glaciers Melt, Pandemics Dangerous than Covid are Closer

    As Glaciers Melt, Pandemics Dangerous than Covid are Closer

    Melting Glaciers Contain 15000 Virus Microbe, New Study

    We don’t need a reminder of how and what the pandemic of 2020 was. From online offices and schools to fighting for essential goods, to hospital entries. We were a part of a historical event that our future generations will read about and term us brave for surviving the biggest pandemic in the history of pandemics. Things have slowly but steadily started coming back to normal- not entirely as some places are still recording COVID-19 cases and putting restrictions in some regions. Experts now say that the next pandemic may have melting ice as a cause. 

    New studies say that viruses and bacteria buried in glaciers may reawake and infect the wildlife around.  Due to climate change, especially if their ranges move closer to the poles.

    This finding is not farfetched as just in 2016, an anthrax outbreak hit northern Siberia killing a child and infesting around 7 people. A heatwave that melted permafrost was what caused this outbreak and exposed the population to this virus which had its last outbreak in 1941. 

    Glaciers all over the world are melting rapidly and intensely as global climate change intensifies. Genetic research on soil has discovered risks of viral spillover and viruses infecting new hosts. When a virus encounters a new host, it may infect it and spread chronically in this new host. This process is known as viral spillover.

    Virus JackPot?

    33 viruses that were frozen for more than 15,000 years have been found by scientists examining glaciers, of which 28 are unique viruses that were previously unknown to humans. The recently discovered viruses were identified in a glacier in Tibet that is melting as a result of global warming.

    The novel genome sequences found in the frozen time capsule may provide insight into how these microorganisms have evolved over thousands of years and how the climate has altered. Nearly 22,000 feet above sea level in Tibet, the ice samples were taken from the summit of the Guliya ice cap.

    The current discovery may offer researchers enticing new insights into historical environmental changes since it is thought that the preserved viruses may have originated from soil or plants.

    “Glaciers potentially archive environmental conditions and microbes over tens to hundreds of thousands of years. Unfortunately, glaciers around the world, including those from Tibetan Plateau and Himalayas, are rapidly shrinking, primarily due to the warming of Earth’s ocean-atmosphere system,” researchers said.

  • World Philosophy Day 2022- 5 Books to Read to Grow Your Mind

    World Philosophy Day 2022- 5 Books to Read to Grow Your Mind

    Have you ever said something profoundly poetic and beautiful, and then that one annoying person goes “Don’t hit me with that philosophy now”? (extremely irritating.) Or you read a poem written by someone unknown, and it just changed the way you look at this world and are in this little poetic bubble of your own with that line? Or you just sit in your window on a beautiful rainy day, listening to some music, and just think about how little droplets fall from the sky and the strangers walking by. Each having a story of their own, working and functioning all alone. If yes, you have questioned the philosophy of life multiple times. For the thousands of questioning minds of the world, we have World Philosophy Day. 

    Since the beginning of civilization, there have always been those who have been interested in learning more about the fundamental issues surrounding existence. The earliest indications of philosophical ideas and the search for wisdom emerged from their desire to study different facets of life in order to achieve deeper knowledge.

    How Did It Begin?

    Our current world has undoubtedly been shaped by philosophy, and the societies of our future world will also be shaped by it. Therefore, it is only right that World Philosophy Day was officially established by UNESCO in 2005.

    The Records of the General Conference, 33rd session, Paris, 2005, were released by UNESCO in a 726-page multilingual (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish) program and conference document in 2007. The declaration of World Philosophy Day was made at this time.

    World Philosophy Day encourages the growth of rational, independent thought, which leads to a better understanding of the world and promotes tolerance and peace.

    Purpose And Theme

    World Philosophy Day 2022 carries the theme- The Art of Happiness with Epicurus and Friends. The theme revolves around Epicurus’ view of happiness and how one would inherit it. Through his words, he has expressed obtaining happiness even in the most miserable situations- instead of dwelling in pain, one should recollect moments that once made them the happiest. 

    In the history of philosophy and science, Epicurus is regarded as a key figure. He made the case that we should only base our beliefs on logic and empirical evidence, and he advanced the scientific theory of atomism. 

    “Pleasure is our first and kindred good. It is the starting point of every choice and of every aversion, and to it, we always come back, inasmuch as we make feeling the rule by which to judge of every good thing.”

    Since World Philosophy Day 2022 has a theme related to Epicurus and his write-ups and meaningful words, here are five books to read on the occasion of World Philosophy Day. 

    1. Ethics- Benedict De Spinoza

    This was written by Benedict de Spinoza during the Age of Enlightenment. Due to its discussion of the foundations of rationality, Ethics predominated among the several prominent philosophy books that were produced at the time. Even if we have advanced past that, this school of thought’s new ideas can be introduced through ethics.

    1. Medications- Marcus Aurelius

    The book concentrates on the innermost thoughts of the most powerful man on earth, who gives himself self-advice on how to fulfill his duties and obligations as a result of his position. These activities were created to help him become strong, patient, kind, giving, and modest in the face of whatever challenges he would encounter.

    1. Letters From A Stoic- Seneca

    Seneca was a powerful and kind man in Rome- the kind of guy people go to for advice. Fortunately, a lot of his advice is contained in the letters that are included in this book. The letters themselves logical next step on how to deal with a variety of issues, including education, riches, success, failure, and bereavement.

    1. Nicomachean Ethics- Aristotle

    Aristotle discusses the foundation of all Aristotelian ethics in this book. To put it another way, this book provides the ethical principles that serve as the cornerstone of virtually all of western civilization.

    1. On The Genealogy of Morals- Friedrich Nietzche

    In this book, the author elaborates on the obscure proverbs he mentions in Beyond Good and Evil and provides a morality discussion in a book that is easier to understand than many of his earlier works.

    Reading a philosophy book takes some time because it gives you a lot of information and raises a lot of questions. This World Philosophy Day 2022, You should take your time reading many of these philosophy texts, watch a few adaptations of philosophical movies, and go over those philosophical quotes and sayings. Additionally, your mind will continue to grow as you read.

    Did we increase your already overflowing TBR list?

  • Hiding In The Sun Is A Hazardous Asteroid, Twilight Surveys Report 3 NEAs

    Hiding In The Sun Is A Hazardous Asteroid, Twilight Surveys Report 3 NEAs

    Now and then, there is a newsflash saying “an asteroid the size of a football stadium, or the Eiffel tower is headed toward the Earth.” At this point, they are not even scary. But one mustn’t rule out the possibility of any of these warnings being false. Thanks to the protective layers between Earth’s surface and outer space, there is minimum to no damage due to these hazardous asteroid warnings. Astronomers and Asteroid hunters have observed three near-Earth asteroids (NEA) hiding under the glare of the Sun. 

    NEAs are an illusive population between Venus’ and Earth’s orbits. These asteroids have the potential to harm the world seriously. Twilight surveys made this observation of these hazardous asteroids in Earth’s orbit possible. 

    The Three NEAs

    The three asteroids have been given the names 2022AP27, 2021 LJ4, and 2021 PH27. 2021 LJ4 and 2021 PH27 are both securely positioned. The latter is noteworthy since it has a surface hot enough to melt lead and is the Sun’s nearest known asteroid.

    The largest space object discovered in the last eight years with an orbit that might cross Earth’s path is 2022AP27, which has a 1.5-KM diameter.

    Only 2 of these rocks with a diameter of more than 1 km have been discovered thus far, while others may lurk in the shadows.

    It is “notoriously tough” for astronomers to see what might be hiding in the zone between the orbits of Earth and Venus since the area is frequently obscured by the sun’s glare, according to scientists. Recently, though, astronomers have been able to overcome the difficulty by conducting surveys during two 10-minute nighttime windows.

    Researchers claim that an asteroid of this size and this hazardous to the planet is the largest to be discovered in about eight years. 

  • Digital Transformation For The Long Haul In Transportation Sector

    Digital Transformation For The Long Haul In Transportation Sector

    With the world becoming more interconnected as a result of globalization, the transportation industry is under more pressure than ever to improve its services. Everyone requires a smooth, risk-free experience, whether they are moving casually or commuting for a job. Along with that, logistics organizations’ expectations have risen.

    Transportation management is no longer about moving cargo at the lowest possible cost. Technology has advanced, and businesses have expanded. Transporters must improve their management and services to compete in the market due to the current complex supply chain structures and numerous components.

    Traditional and long-standing transportation organizations, such as railroad companies, are not often associated with innovation and technology, but they are tech powerhouses that can be critical to the supply chain industry’s digital transformation. This industry, like many others, has been challenged by the Covid-19 pandemic but has been able to pivot and adapt quickly. Technology will pave the way for us to not only survive but thrive in the face of any disruption.

    Digitization in the Transportation Industry

    In the short term, the transportation industry’s digitization will be focused on four areas: process optimization and automation, supplier management and spend optimization, personnel management, and network design.

    1. Process Optimization– Any process that can be automated and digitalized qualifies for process optimization. Real-time fleet management and predictive maintenance planning are two good examples.
    1. Supplier management and spend optimization– Advanced spend intelligence, category analytics, and end-to-end sourcing are all part of supplier management and spend optimization.
    1. Workforce management process– People management occurs throughout the workforce management process, including predictive demand forecasting for field employees, automated shift and job allocation for maintenance crews, and digital performance management tools.
    1. Network strategy- Advanced simulations and data-driven timetabling are keys to network strategy.

    How to achieve Digital transformation in the Transportation Industry?

    Companies must focus on four important pillars in the present climate for digital transformation to occur: people, processes, technology, and security. In many organizations, adopting tools such as a TMS (Transportation Management System) often becomes a core part of this shift, as it can streamline operations and support data-driven decision-making. Furthermore, technology executives should adopt “tech-forward” thinking, implementation, and delivery. We must rapidly transition to an agile culture in which we produce quickly and iteratively, create differentiating competencies (and acquire the rest), maintain a laser focus on the client, and guarantee that our people remain motivated and productive.

    1. People: Your employees are the driving force behind this shift. It’s all about cultivating an inclusive and trusting culture in which businesses build a high-performance atmosphere, engaged teams that have fun, deliver, and learn, and leaders that manage with both their IQ and EQ.
    1. Processes: Process transformation entails changing from a project-oriented mindset to a customer-centric and continuous delivery product organization. What embrace together is a changing product and a growth attitude, which positions us for success by improving the customer experience.
    1. Technology: The transformation’s technology component should focus on establishing a solid data foundation (data = digital oil) in order to provide useful business insights. Platforms must be dynamic and capable of smoothly connecting to ecosystems, including supply chain partners and customers. To accelerate speed to market, the infrastructure should be upgraded while using cloud and SaaS solutions as much as feasible.
    1. Security: Last but not least, to address the growing threat of cyberattacks and allow the adoption of SaaS and cloud technologies, everything must be created and implemented with a secure attitude.

    Legacy firms may supply sophisticated tools and technologies with this basis in place.

    The transportation industry keeps getting more and more exciting with constant technological upgrades, advancements, and developments. Dana Achartz, the Director of Safety for Commercial Transport Inc also believes that all these advancements have a common aim which is to keep the drivers, the motoring public, and nationwide roadways safer. It is an accident-prone world out there and everyone from the drivers to the passengers to their families values their lives. 

    Under new developments, the company hopes to take part in these upgrades. CTI finds these developments incredibly exciting. They also hope that everyone out there should have access to them and rejoice in them collectively.

    Trends to Watch Out for in the coming years

    • Adoption of Cloud-Based Systems

    Cloud-based system adoption is one of the most significant transport sector developments because cloud platforms compel a software-as-a-service (SaaS) paradigm, which offers up limitless options for enterprises’ scalability and inventive digital resource utilization. It enables increased profitability and outperforms the typical returns of on-premise system capabilities. SaaS facilitates the implementation of efficiency and cost-savings across all corporate departments, including sales and marketing, finance, legal, and others

    • Automation of Robotic Processes

    Using manual and archaic methods in fulfillment centers to meet the delivery needs of modern clients is no longer adequate. Organizations striving to meet the ever-increasing number of client orders will need to adopt robotic process automation at every stage of the fulfillment process, as well as develop solutions that assist optimize and expanding warehouse and distribution center capabilities. When used in warehouses, robotic process automation will enable enterprises to drive total supply chain automation. Using contemporary machine learning algorithms, such automation will aid in the elimination of manual chores, the improvement of order management, the improvement of after-sales support, and the alleviation of labor shortages, all while improving customer experience and allowing company agility.

    • Sustainability Driven by IoT

    Although IoT has long been associated with the logistics sector, in 2021, the technology will help deliver on the promise of sustainability – and set the road for long-term social and economic prosperity. IoT-driven innovations will enable enterprises to unleash new value while increasing control over their supply chains. From reducing waste to increasing energy efficiency, IoT will enable businesses to act on real-time data and enhance decision-making across energy optimization, customer experience, and the supply chain

    • Frictionless, Integrated Travel

    The emergence of mobility-as-a-service has mostly shown the need to make travel more pleasant and hassle-free (MaaS).

    However, the combination of a number of critical transportation movements in the business, all focused on minimizing stoppages or checkpoints, results in this one major shift to integrated travel and transportation. Minor trends include infrastructure optimization, the development of mobility hubs for multimodal transportation, the construction of platforms for ticketless travel, and the introduction of innovations in micromobility and last-mile connectivity

    • GPS Visibility and Anti-Theft

    Although E-Commerce, retail, and logistics organizations are focusing on improved visibility, monitoring technology adoption and adaptation for increased traceability are among the primary driving themes in the transportation sector this year. Anti-theft GPS, for example, is a method of receiving near-real-time positions for large fleets and individual goods in transit. The additional security standards will also aid in the prevention of losses across the board.