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Reliable track-and-trace and hassle-free handling of complaints or returns are taken for granted. What3words, for example, uses a combination of three words to designate granular locations, and Locpin a code that can be supplemented with additional information for suppliers, such as details of the correct floor or a contact number.
Highly commended : FCA i-FAST Container Logistics – Material track & trace project. FCA i-FAST Container Logistics’ material track and trace project has delivered end-to-end visibility in a best-of-breed IT solution providing complete in-transit material transparency from supplier dock to final destination.
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