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Supply Chain Visibility
A Consolidated Fulfillment Solution Enables True Global Visibility – SEKO Logistics
SEKO Logistics helped virtualization technology company Sphere 3D Corp. gain global visibility and reduce warehousing and logistics costs.
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The Future of Supply Chain Visibility – Freightgate
We are evolving to the point where we can share information between members of the supply chain, automate processes such as ordering, quotation and route optimization, and collaboratively work together to manage the exceptions.
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Pork Processor Brings Home the Bacon
To ensure the path from pigs to people is the shortest possible, Smithfield Foods cooks up a sizzling supply chain.
Read MoreThe Key to Logistics Visibility: Connecting Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) attempted to improve logistics visibility by connecting fleets to help gain control over shipments. However, these solutions miss the mark on other logistics issues including end-to-end transport, shipment conditions other than location, stolen cargo recovery, and overall accuracy. Instead of connecting the fleets themselves, the key is to connect to […]
Read MoreWhat Drives Supply Chain Investment?
Trying to keep up with customer expectations is driving retailer investment, while agility and innovation are driving manufacturers’ investment in their supply chains, according to a joint survey of supply chain executives from JDA Software and KPMG LLP. The 2018 Digital Supply Chain Executive Survey conducted by Incisiv finds one force remains constant across manufacturers […]
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The Power of Supply Chain Visibility – Kuebix
Most companies today are struggling to achieve visibility and control over their supply chains to effectively manage their cost of goods and consistently meet customer expectations. However, there is a way to leverage technology to provide a platform where suppliers, carriers, and their customers are not only sharing information but also dynamically planning and executing […]
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Lower Cost Through Supply Chain Efficiency – Unyson
Unyson’s recommendations on ordering discipline improve efficiency at a lower cost.
Read MoreSupply Chain Commentary: 4 Steps to Increasing Visibility
When companies speak of wanting more visibility within their supply chain, what they are ultimately hoping for is to have more control. To reduce supply chain complexities and gain more authority, a business must be willing to implement tools to establish a connection to its own real-time data and information throughout its network. Establishing an […]
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10 Ways to Enhance Visibility
Seeing what’s happening throughout the supply chain—and being able to make changes when things don’t go as planned—is essential in today’s always-on, omnichannel shipping environment. But even though businesses have more tools, providers, and resources than ever for supply chain management, two-thirds still report they don’t have end-to-end visibility, according to the Business Continuity Institute. […]
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Shipment Visibility Gets a Digital Facelift – Amber Road
Q: Why is digital technology important to shipment visibility? A: Asking why digital technology is important to shipment visibility is similar to asking why you need fuel to operate a car. Without collecting data through the many technology channels, shipment visibility is reduced to phone calls, manual web searches, and Excel spreadsheets. This may be […]
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