Simacan blogs & news
HGV toll: how to avoid detours and rising logistics costs
From truck tolls and roadworks to electric fleets: discover how real-time insights help carriers cut avoidable mileage, reduce costs and stay in control of logistics
AI in your logistics Control Tower: smart move or risky leap?
Discover how Simacan uses AI responsibly in logistics Control Towers. No black boxes, just explainable logic, EU AI Act compliance, and real-time reliability for your
How to prevent delays in Home Delivery with real-time transport insight
Voorkom vertraging in Home Delivery met realtime inzicht, slimme ritbegeleiding en voorspellende verkeersinformatie. Simacan helpt chauffeurs sneller leveren en informeert klanten automatisch bij uitloop of
Navigating the (un)known
Navigation is in our DNA. Simacan supports Julie as she navigates the Caribbean without maps or Wi-Fi, guided by stars, courage, and teamwork. Discover how
Challenges and opportunities for urban foodservice logistics
Urban foodservice logistics face challenges like congestion, lack of collaboration, and electrification. How real-time transport visibility can unlock efficiency and sustainable delivery.
Gaining control over urban logistics costs
Control urban logistics costs with real-time insights: Urban logistics is complex and costly, especially with EVs, emission zones, and rising fuel prices. Simacan’s platform provides
Orchestration in logistics: connecting what exists, steering what matters
Discover how transport orchestration enhances real-time logistics control by connecting systems, breaking down silos, and enabling smarter decisions. Learn how a logistics Control Tower adds
Driving sustainable transport through digitalisation: data as the key to success
Digital logistics drives sustainable transport: discover how real-time data and smart integration enable emission-free, regulation-compliant transport operations.
Simacan & Aventeon deliver the best experience!
Simacan & Aventeon deliver a seamless, real-time logistics experience, linking control tower insights with smart driver execution for optimal delivery performance.
Picnic deploys Simacan to streamline middle mile logistics
Picnic is enhancing its middle mile logistics by implementing Simacan’s control tower platform, enabling real-time visibility and streamlined coordination with external carriers. This strategic move
The top 5 transport trends for 2025
op Transport Trends for 2025: What to Expect | The logistics industry is set for major changes in 2025. With stricter CO₂ reporting regulations, rising
Can you calculate the real-time location of spot carriers using a Digital Twin?
Simacan’s digital twin transforms logistics by optimising location data, enhancing ETA accuracy, and boosting operational efficiency. Unlock real-time insights, predictive analytics, and seamless collaboration to
Route book: Trip information for drivers
The Simacan Route Book provides truck drivers with essential, real-time route information via a mobile browser. It ensures optimal preparation, enhances safety, and supports sustainable
Location referencing and maps – part 3
Efficient location referencing is the backbone of modern logistics and transport management. By leveraging precise digital maps and advanced geolocation technology, businesses can optimize route
Linear location referencing methods – part 2
Understanding linear location referencing methods is crucial for precise navigation and transport management. These methods, such as route-based, relative, and absolute referencing, allow logistics and
Introduction to top location referencing methods – part 1
Location referencing is the foundation of modern logistics and transport management, enabling precise tracking, efficient route planning, and seamless supply chain operations. From geospatial coordinates
Retail & construction logistics: Similarities in supply chain management
Retail and construction logistics, the similarities in supply chain management
Transport planning in Excel: Obstacle or opportunity?
Transport planning in Excel: Obstacle or opportunity? Should Excel be banned for transport planning?
NIS2: Cybersecurity for logistics companies
The NIS2 directive requires companies in critical sectors to comply with stricter information security regulations. What does this mean for companies using Simacan? What actions
Eliminate uncertainty from your trip planning pre-trip
Pre-trip planning check, for improvement in your trip planning: Achieve effective and feasible trip planning, Simacan can help by providing advance insight into potential disruptions,
Everything you want to know about Simacan APIs
Discover Simacan APIs: Our platform for transport and logistics offers advanced functionalities for seamless integration in your supply chain. Data sharing, digitalisation and security are
Control tower platform pivotal tool in navigating changes
A control tower platform can be an essential tool for organisational changes. How? Such a platform manages and shares data, consolidates planning and communicates uniformly,
Insights into transport and logistics with 3 real-time views
Monitor and manage transport operations under changing conditions with 3-in-1 view: 1. Trip list, filterable by exceptions. 2. Consignment overview, viewed across the entire chain.
4C: Collaborating Control Towers for supply chain management
Logistics Command Center, Cross Chain Control or Collaboration Center, 4C… terms for the same cloud-based collaboration solution. What are they exactly? And how do they
Partnership Bridgestone Simacan
Integrating Webfleet, Bridgestone’s trusted fleet management solution, with Simacan’s solutions addresses the challenges associated with supply chain optimisation and electrification in the transport sector and
Maximizing APS investments with smart execution management
Optimizing APS with smart execution management. Traditional APS lacks real-time adaptability. Smart execution management enables continuous replanning, dynamic scheduling, and real-time adjustments, improving efficiency, reducing
Transport & logistics needs IT vendors to collaborate
Selecting the right IT vendor is crucial for optimizing transport and logistics operations. From real-time tracking to seamless integration with existing systems, the right partner
100% Digital logistics: possible?
100% Digital logistics; is fully automated handling of transport orders possible? What should you consider when you start digitalising your transport processes?
Simacan is ISO 27001 certified
Is Simacan ISO 27001 certified? We can say a resounding ‘YES’ to that. Because we are very happy to announce that Simacan is approved for
What is the future of logistics? Where will we be in 10 years?
What will logistics look like in ten years’ time? 5 Simacan experts give their view for future developments in logistics from the perspective of their
Simacan Satellite: The benefits of sharing transport data between shippers and hauliers
Simacan Satellite for efficient transport data sharing between shippers and hauliers enhances real-time visibility, improves route optimization, and strengthens supply chain collaboration. By leveraging shared
Eliminate truck waiting times with Simacan’s multiple truck alert
Simacan’s Multiple Truck Alert prevents congestion at loading and unloading sites by detecting simultaneous truck arrivals. This smart solution enhances logistics efficiency, optimizes resource allocation,
Aventeon & Simacan: Smart Transport Execution Management meets Delivery & Field Services
Simacan and Aventeon have partnered to enhance transport execution management and delivery services. This collaboration integrates Simacan’s platform with Aventeon’s Logistics.ONE driver app, providing end-to-end
CEO Rob Schuurbiers looks back on 10 years of Simacan
The smart transport execution management platform Simacan celebrates its ten-year anniversary. CEO Rob Schuurbiers reflects on the ambitious vision he had a decade ago and
Data for logistics: What data is needed & why is data quality so important?
The Simacan platform transforms transport data into actionable insights by optimizing ETAs, routes, and performance analytics. With real-time monitoring and AI-driven data filtering, businesses gain
Boosting efficiency in network distribution with smart execution management
Optimize network distribution with Smart Execution Management. Improve real-time transport visibility, enhance efficiency, and streamline collaboration between shippers, carriers, and retailers. Discover how Smart Execution
