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Only about 7% of supply chains currently support real-time decision making, even though 95% require rapid reactions due to the speed of modern operations.

A study carried out in seven European cities highlights the role of active transport in good mental health and self-perceived health. How do transport modes influence people's health? A new study led ...

ANALYST INSIGHT: With transportation contributing to 16.2% of global emissions, embracing sustainability in all transportation modes is essential for long-term success and a greener future. In an era ...

Railroads have always been part of the urban landscape — from the suburban stations where commuters board for their daily ride into town, to the subways under the streets speeding people from one ...

Robin Smit is the founding Research Director at the Transport Energy/Emission Research (TER) consultancy. Transport emissions have grown in line with the population and economy. Without intervention, ...