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B&Q tests new AI transport optimisation platform

· Source: nationaltechnology.co.uk

In short

British home improvement retailer B&Q is trialing an AI-driven transport optimization platform developed by logistics partner GXO to help achieve its zero emissions goal by 2040. The technology analyzes millions of route variations to identify efficient schedules, with early results showing estimated savings of 240,000 kilometers and 150 tonnes of CO₂. A full rollout is planned for later this year.

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Tags: logistics, optimization, sustainability, transport, automation, emissions

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