According to a recent study, 69% of companies do not have total supply chain visibility. Shippers face a daunting array of complicated difficulties or pain points when operating in today’s frequently volatile logistics and supply chain ecosystem. There are numerous potential sources of discomfort, but lack of visibility is the worst. So how can shippers…
As global supply chains continue to face unprecedented disruptions, meeting the ever-growing demand while optimizing lead times and reducing inventory costs remains challenging. As a result, companies are now willing to explore better alternatives to traditional logistics, which would provide improved economies of scale and a faster return on investment. However, what is a better…
In the past several decades, global trade has been a force for good. It has driven economic growth, helped millions earn a livelihood and kept the world connected through thick and thin. But all of this has also come at the cost of the environment. The International Transport Forum estimates that about 7% of global…
If there’s one thing that you certainly can’t overlook when your organisation embarks on a journey to strengthen supply chain management, then it’s supply chain visibility. Comprehensive shipment visibility and the resultant operational efficiency benefits everyone in the supply chain. Today, organisations across industries are rapidly turning towards cloud-based online container tracking solutions owing to…
Shipping analytics software in logistics is of huge importance. The logistics and supply chain industry are among the most dynamic and complex industries involving several bottlenecks, movement of assets, reliance on third parties, etc. Above all, the industry is prone to disruptions and more particularly unforeseen events, making a solid case for why companies are…
In the modern-day transportation and logistics industry, nothing matters more than driving cost savings and optimising the time spent on each shipment. As customers increasingly demand faster deliveries at reduced rates, you as a shipper must adopt tools that make it possible for you to do well, while keeping your customers happy. Using a Transportation…
How can I track a container’s location in real time? This is perhaps one of the most asked questions by your operations and logistics team. As a shipper, you need to know your shipment’s location in real-time to proactively respond to any foreseen deviations and keep your customers informed about the status of the delivery….
The coronavirus pandemic caught organisations around the world off guard due to a series of factors, one the main reasons being lack of supply chain visibility. Even today, as businesses try to bounce back from the setback, gaining end-to-end supply chain visibility on the movement of their freight remains a challenge. While supply chain visibility…
As global trade and supply chains continue to be disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations across industries are looking for ways to build resilience and agility into their systems. A good starting point for improving efficiency and optimising supply chain operations is by the adoption of digital automation technology. Today, the power of advanced technology…
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt global supply chains, knowing exactly where your shipments are has become more crucial than ever before. The traditional way of tracking shipments is tedious, time-consuming and ineffective, to say the least. Industry studies show that tracking about 500 shipments every month on the sites of about 7-15 shipping lines alone…