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ADS SAS awarded Silver Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis

June 18, 2021 - The Latest

Amsted Digital Solutions SAS is proud to announce the recent receipt of a Silver Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis, which places ADS SAS in the top 25 percent of companies assessed by EcoVadis. EcoVadis provides holistic sustainability ratings of companies that cover a broad range of non-financial management systems including Environmental, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement impacts. These evidence-based assessments are refined into zero to one hundred (0-100) scores, and medals (bronze, silver, gold) when applicable. Additionally, the scorecards provide guidance on strengths and improvement areas, which the rated companies may use to focus their sustainability efforts and… Read more »

ADS SAS’s John Felty discusses the digital transformation of rail in Global Railway Review

October 25, 2019 - Events, The Latest

“John Felty, Managing Director of Amsted Digital Solutions, says there are several ways that innovative technology and digital solutions can be used to ensure the rail freight industry keeps up with rail’s digital transformation.” Read the full article, Innovative Technology at the Centre of Rail Freight’s Digital Revolution, for a look into how Amsted Digital Solutions continues to shape the future of rail. And don’t miss The Digital Rail Revolution Conference 2019 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London on 7 November, where you can visit Amsted Digital Solutions at Stand 14 and attend a special session with John Felty.

COO Brad Myers discusses the digital transformation of freight rail operations

June 25, 2019 - The Latest

“Many digital technologies have been rapidly advancing in their functionality, cost profile, and effectiveness in creating new value. However, there has been little in the area of unpowered assets and specifically for railcars, until now.” Read more from Brad Myers, Chief Operating Officer of Amsted Digital Solutions, in Progressive Railroading (article on page 14).

ADS Intra-Train Communication technology featured in Progressive Railroading

June 13, 2019 - The Latest

Progressive Railroading recently explored how “every link in the railroad chain is riding the data train, including the mechanical department, particularly for predictive maintenance purposes.” Read the full article on Progressive Railroading to see how Amsted Digital Solutions plays a key role in this digital transformation.

Amsted Digital Solutions plays role in reducing Perrier carbon footprint

March 28, 2019 - The Latest

Amsted Digital Solutions is proud to be a part of the new Perrier train line project. This initiative will reduce traffic, CO2 emissions and noise pollution. This improved environmental sustainability was made possible, in part, through Amsted Digital Solutions providing greater supply chain digitization and enhanced asset visibility. Read on to learn more about this exciting initiative.

Circular Economy: A new approach to condition-based maintenance for freight rail

October 26, 2018 - The Latest

by John Felty – Managing Director Amsted Digital Solutions, SAS Identifying and tracking the benefits of digitization is a key component of any significant project, so I’m always on the lookout for new value streams. If I come across an entire value model, that’s something I have to share. Earlier this month I attended a presentation on the Circular Economy sponsored by Ermewa, a leading rail car lease company now deploying Amsted Digital telematics systems on their European fleet. The conference was held at the historic Palais Brongniart in Paris so the venue was terrific. The presentations and following discussions… Read more »

COO Brad Myers discusses the future impact of IoT technology on freight rail

July 18, 2018 - The Latest

  “Today, everyday things like appliances, your automobile, even your Fitbit are connected. Connected devices and connected people represent the most recent wave of technology change. Now, companies are evaluating their IoT [Internet of Things] strategies in far more detail as to how they connect their plants, their products and their customers. So how does this IoT technology transfer to freight rail transportation? What are the challenges and potential benefits?” Read more from Brad Myers, Chief Operating Officer of Amsted Digital Solutions, in Progressive Railroading (article on page 16).