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IoT – Internet of Things: Moving Supply Chain Logistics Ahead

20Cube Logistics

IoT innovations like Sensor data and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) provide information to enable real-time tracking and alerts for better decision making. This whole exercise will bolster the business as deliveries can be easily managed. What is IoT in supply chain logistics? How does it help a supply chain business?

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Who’s Using Blockchain in 2020, and How?

Logistics Bureau

In most cases, these companies are using blockchain as an aid to supply chain visibility and product tracing, but some have applied it as a tool to streamline transactions and speed up the flow of information, goods, and materials. It’s not that tracking and tracing tea through the supply chain is a new departure for the company.

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Protecting Freight From Cargo Theft with Technology

Blue Grace Logistics

Fitting trailers and cargo with the Internet of Things (IoT) devices can help with track-and-trace and the use of door sensors that record all door activity can provide important information if theft happens. This provides transparency and end-to-end visibility for all stakeholders while being virtually impossible to manipulate.

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Intelligent Logistics or Just Good Old Common Sense?

Blog on Log

However, in reality most strategic planning exercises neither embed foresight, nor create responsive networks. Visibility Visibility refers to true understanding of the customer demand, real-time track and trace of inventory at item level, and track and trace of shipments as well as alerting when events deviate from expectations.

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How Freight & Transportation Data Can Trim Your Transportation Spend

GlobalTranz

Transportation spending is a perennial target of budget-cutting exercises, and a large, multi-faceted cost center for many companies; some may spend three to six percent of their materials costs on transportation. Last year we put out a white paper which contains all the transportation data points you can track.

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Supply Chain Visibility: A Precursor to Insight and Optimization

CLX Logistics

The most common goals of supply chain visibility include the following, but as your company completes this exercise, be sure to include quantifiable metrics: Reduce business and supply chain risk. Track, Trace and Collect Data from Key Partners. Improve lead times and performance. Analyze Performance and Manage Expectations.

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What Is an Agile Supply Chain?

FourKites

They invest in new technologies and data-driven processes that allow them to exercise precise control over the business. This role should evolve over time, continually tracking performance and adjusting based to find new ways to improve the management of the supply chain. The post What Is an Agile Supply Chain?