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March 20, 2020 | Logistics I.T. | Technology

Building a Case for Blockchain

Asset-tracking and traceability are the top uses for distributed ledger technology (see chart), highlighting the need for improved management as supply chains evolve from linear models to multitiered networks, says a PwC report. About 52% of business leaders say asset-tracking and traceability are the best applications for blockchain technology. Among those respondents, 52% identify trade […]

SPOTLIGHT | Technology Innovations

These innovations connect supply chain stakeholders to enable instant booking, seamless collaboration, and increased visibility.

February 26, 2020 | Big Data | Logistics I.T.

You Have a Data Problem. Here’s What to Do About It.

To make 2020 better than years past, shippers must make this New Year’s resolution: Get the data right before the product leaves the dock.

December 26, 2019 | Logistics I.T. | Technology | Transportation

IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions-December 2019

Products Cold chain solutions provider CSafe launched the AcuTemp Plus Series, a temperature-controlled passive packaging solution. With vacuum insulated panels and single temperature phase change material, the reusable product provides reliable temperature performance with minimal components. Supply chain tracking solutions provider Tive unveiled the Tive Solo 5G tracker, a 5G-enabled device that can be single use or multi use. […]

Ensuring Supply Chain Visibility

In today’s increasingly omnichannel marketplace, good visibility is vital throughout the supply chain. Here’s how to maintain optimal visibility at 10 key touchpoints.

December 11, 2019 | Inventory Management | Logistics | Logistics I.T. | Technology

Hidaka Forges Automated Inventory Solution

Like most manufacturers, Hidaka USA Inc., a sheet metal fabrication company, conducts regular physical inventories of its raw materials, work in process, and finished goods. It had been using a paper-based, manual system that was time-consuming and vulnerable to mistakes, making it difficult for management to be confident they had the materials and finished goods needed to meet customer orders.

December 9, 2019 | Logistics I.T. | Supply Chain | Supply Chain Management | Technology

The Death of Your Profession?

In a few short years you won’t be employed. That’s right, if you work in the supply chain management field, and have a decade or so until you retire, it’s time to dust off your resume and consider other career paths. That’s according to commentary authors Allan Lyall, Pierre Mercier, and Stefan Gstettner in a […]

Using Real-Time Tech to Mitigate Risk

Mitigating risk is one of the most challenging aspects of managing shipping logistics. The good news: Help is available.

How Smarter, Stronger Supply Chains Improve the Customer Experience

Companies today are increasingly leveraging digital technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning, and machine learning (ML) to build smarter supply chain operations. They are turning “big supply chain data” into real insights that improve efficiency, bring products and services to market faster, and deliver differentiating customer value, all key to remaining competitive in the […]

November 20, 2019 | Logistics I.T. | Technology | Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

How a Freight Audit and a TMS Can Drive Efficiency for Your Supply Chain

Could your company be spending millions on expedited air service and not know it? It happened to one shipper who didn’t audit their freight payments for several years. It turns out one shipment went out air expedited, and somehow every customer order after that went out the same way. A lack of oversight cost the […]

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