How Technology Drives Track-and-Trace Trends in Food Logistics
Food Logistics
MARCH 30, 2020
Here’s how the demand for real-time visibility and technology improvements drive growth in track-and-trace options.
Track and Trace Solutions for Your Supply Chain
Carter Logistics
JUNE 5, 2019
Track and Trace Solutions for Your Supply Chain. In the field of logistics and supply chain management, track and trace is a process of collecting various information on an item or property. Items need to be tracked and traced at all levels, from ingredients to finished products to shipped packages.
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Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 24, 2024
This solution allows human resource managers to review performance against over 50 external workforce key performance indicators, access global market intelligence (including rates, talent supply and demand, and time-to-hire trends), and track progress across diversity and worker health and safety initiatives.
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ERP for Automotive Distributors
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
To avoid this, distributors need an ERP that gives them visibility across the supply chain by tracking materials from source through to final destination. This is to enable tracking in case of a failure and also to provide full control in case of recalls. Traceability Traceability is a major business need in the automotive industry.
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5 Key Trends Driving Supply Chain Innovation
Talking Logistics
JULY 12, 2017
Trend #1: Customers Buying Experience Not Products. Trend #3: Serving Every Customer with their Own Optimized Micro Supply Chain. Trend #4: Building an Ecosystem that is Actionable. Trend #5: Supply Chain Visibility Is Much Broader than Track and Trace. This is much deeper than pure track and trace.
Supply Chain Trends for 2022: Answers to Your Top Questions
CH Robinson Logistics
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Making the most out of today’s challenging supply chain trends requires a deep understanding of the market and timely information that helps you achieve a competitive advantage. Q1 2022 Supply Chain Trends and Hot Topics. As port congestion continues to be a problem, what’s your view of container track and trace solutions?
Key Challenges in Fresh Grocery & Supermarket Supply Chains
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
For the most part, the retail market for fresh foods thrived throughout the pandemic, according to the Supermarket News 2021 Fresh Foods Trends Report. As one respondent said, “COVID just woke us up to a trend that had already been occurring. Two-thirds reported increases of up to 15%, and 18% said sales had risen 10-12%.
Industry Trend on the Rise for Supply Chain and Logistics: Automation
Shipchain
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
According to EFT’s Supply Chain Hot Trends to Watch for in 2019 , one of the most significant trends that we should be paying attention to this year is automation. Judging by the speed with which the industry embraces new technological trends, there will undoubtedly be some obstacles to overcome before it becomes prevalent.
The Logistics Trend Behind The Latest Trend
Freightos
APRIL 16, 2017
The Logistics Trend Behind The Latest Trend. Are You Up With The Trends? Rapidly emerging trends demand a flexible supply chain that can harness new technology and find new efficiencies. These trends have pushed innovation, and the need for new logistics technology up and down the supply chain. Contributed Article.
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Top Technology Trends: Supply Chain 2020 – Part 1
Morai Logistics
AUGUST 26, 2020
Supply chain technology is in a state of constant advancement, especially this year, given the circumstances—here are four of the biggest tech trends in 2020. Gartner recently identified 8 technology trends for supply chains in 2020. Unlike some of the previous trends mentioned, this doesn’t refer to a specific technology.
Track and Trace Technology Automation & Customer Alerts: Using Chatbots to Improve Service & Shipment Visibility
RPA Labs
JUNE 24, 2021
In the supply chain industry today, track and trace technology refers to the ability to quickly access and distribute information about any package’s logistics and shipping history — including those with delivery still in progress and those already delivered. Traditional Pitfalls in Shipment Tracking and Communication.
Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 1, 2023
That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.
Top 5 Logistics Trends That Are Affecting Shipping and Logistics in 2019
MTS Logistics
APRIL 15, 2019
Various trends have been taking place in the logistics and shipping industry over the past few years and the effects of these drastic changes are now being felt. Until a few years ago, there was very limited information available for even the most basic tracking of a full container load.
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Logistics Trends and Opportunities in 2018
Logistics Problem Solving
JANUARY 4, 2018
There are several trends that have been emerging in the industry for the past few years that are now standard expectations, and many more dynamic changes in shipping are coming in 2018. Logistics Trends in 2018. Track and trace data can’t be more than an hour old or the shipper deems it to be useless.
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Do More Shipping with Less Work
Shipchain
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
This means that differences in blockchain tracking platforms could have unintended consequences. This enables new uses of data analytics and business intelligence tools to ensure data integrity and generate meaningful insights into shipping trends. In other words, it is not enough to merely implement blocking technology.
How ERP can improve your manufacturing process
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 23, 2022
By incorporating ERP processes like BOM (Bill of Materials), inventory management and tracking materials is improved. This also improves inventory forecasting and enables organizations to draw up trends. It automates the process of tracking deliveries and providing after sales support.
Supply Chain IoT Needs Blockchain to Fully Mature
IoT World Today
JANUARY 11, 2020
For supply chain managers, tracking and tracing products is a nagging preoccupation. Among industries spending on IoT technology, the track-and-trace sector is expected to have the largest spending growth—a 24.2% It can be costly to use IoT to track shipments. increase —on IoT devices between 2017 and 2023.
What Is Last-Mile Carrier Tracking?
WorkWave
MAY 18, 2022
Last-mile delivery tracking is a fast-growing trend in the delivery world. Last-mile carrier tracking is one of the most vital aspects of any delivery and the most crucial part to the client. Any company that wants to keep up with demands has to make the move to include detailed last-mile carrier tracking.
How electronics manufacturers can use ERP to address industry challenges
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
While some trends have been emerging in recent years , they have speeded up rapidly and are taking industries to a new level. With a manufacturing-oriented ERP system, companies can track supplier capability and performance on a number of levels, including delivery performance and performance relative to other suppliers.
Logistics Trends and Opportunities in 2018
Logistics Problem Solving
JANUARY 4, 2018
There are several trends that have been emerging in the industry for the past few years that are now standard expectations, and many more dynamic changes in shipping are coming in 2018. Logistics Trends in 2018. Track and trace data can’t be more than an hour old or the shipper deems it to be useless.
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Ingredients of a Successful Supply Chain: Transparency, Visibility, and Traceability
Talking Logistics
MAY 15, 2019
Since each transaction is recorded in sequence, trading partners have a permanent audit trail that can verify a product’s quality and trace it through its chain of custody. Tracking and Tracing is Easier When Working with One Version of the Truth. Alone We Can Do So Little; Together We Can Do So Much.
2023 Expectations for Ocean Shipping and the Broader Shipping Industry
MTS Logistics
JANUARY 3, 2023
Until the next contract season, which traditionally kicks in April-May, no major upward trend is expected. Commoditization of technology on the track/trace side. Accessing basic track and trace data and increased visibility for container shipping are on their way to become more common across the board.
Harmonization of Container Facilities
MTS Logistics
DECEMBER 14, 2020
DCSA and BIC became the driving forces of the harmonization project to adopt a digitalized platform to eventually improve container tracking capabilities throughout container facilities. DCSA Track & Trace now utilizes BIC Facility Code to follow activity within the supply chain.
Optimise your storage facility with Warehousing Management System
20Cube Logistics
JANUARY 13, 2020
Adoption of a smart WMS will benefit the organisation in easy handling of warehouse activities from monitoring inward stock to order tracking and till the inventory is packed and pushed out of the warehouse. Inventory tracking & audit. These reports help management to understand the sales flow and behaviour trends.
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ERP for mixed-mode manufacturing
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
In situations where the process manufacturing stage has a long manufacturing timeline (beer fermentation), stock would be created based on forecasts using history and trend data. This means being able to trace all finished goods, and to whom they were sold, by lot.
Metrics and Issues to Consider in SQM (Supplier Quality Management) By 5 Big Industries
GlobalTranz
JUNE 4, 2015
Trend Metrics Collected per Product: Confirmed Product Quality Complaint Rate by Product. Trend Metrics Collected per Site. Self-assessment processes including risk assessments, trending and audits. Recommended Metrics for FDA Collection & a 6 Step Process for SQM Review. Batch Reject Rate by Product. 2: Medical devices.
Logistyx Technologies Talks Parcel Shipping, Holidays, and Returns
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 20, 2021
In our conversation, Ken spoke about some of the findings from a recent survey Logistyx conducted on cross-border holiday spending, as well as some larger trends around the state of parcel shipping. Fourth, what are some industry-specific trends for parcel shipping? Industry Trends. Returns Management.
How Food & Beverage manufacturers can use ERP analytics to maintain compliance and competitive advantage
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JULY 5, 2023
Manufacturers can trace every single ingredient used in the manufacturing process, providing a detailed journey from source to customer. Moreover, embedded analytics contribute to the accurate recording of recipes or formulas, making it easy to replace ingredients and track waste.
Managing Operating Costs in the Chemical industry
Trinity Logistics
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
According to an American Chemistry Council report, 96 percent of all manufactured goods trace back to chemical manufacturers. As a result, a growing trend among chemical manufacturers is turning to outside help for their logistics. Many chemical companies find that using a third-party logistics company (3PL) makes a lot of sense.
Inoculating 2021 E-Commerce with Fulfillment Best Practices
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 14, 2021
Fulfillment professionals also made great strides in 2020, driven by necessity, and many lessons can be applied in the year ahead to keep customers happy and operations on track. Leveraging every competitive strength remains critical in 2021, when any one of these trends can wreak havoc on an unprepared shipper.
4 Benefits Shippers Realize when Transportation EDI is Utilized in a TMS
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 12, 2014
However, now that shippers (and consumers) are making the shift to doing more and more of their everyday tasks through computer technology, transportation EDI is the obvious choice for companies who want to be in on this rapidly growing trend in transportation technology.
How Cold Chain Logistic Providers Build Trust with Traceability
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 15, 2021
This leads to the need for traceability, the ability to track a specific item along every stage of the workflow, which is increasingly required due to regulatory, ethical and environmental issues. Take tracking produce, for example. One essential component of traceability is the warehouse management system (WMS).
GEFCO Partners with Polestar for Home Delivery of Cars in China
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 2, 2021
With GEFCO’s innovative logistics solution, we lead the new trend of car delivery service.” With full track-and-trace capabilities, customers are alerted in real time on when they can expect delivery. said Gao Hong, President of Polestar China. “As
Integration of Supply Chain Systems: Let RPA Do the Virtual Heavy Lifting
RPA Labs
JANUARY 20, 2022
As market trends continue to change and customer needs remain fluid, proper integration and utilization of platforms and tools that support RPA in the shipping industry will be one of the dominating factors that separate shippers from each other.
Connectivity Is Among The Keys To Logistics Of Tomorrow
LandLink
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Improved connectivity will also support cooperative ITS solutions, which will also improve logistics operations by generating real-time traffic information, allowing better tracking and tracing of goods. As a result, there will be a richer data stream to draw on for predictive analytics.
A Fully Connected Cold Chain With Burris Logistics
Trinity Logistics
APRIL 12, 2022
There are many moving parts of the cold chain that can be hard to follow and track. From a Burris asset standpoint, they’re able to track all their trailers with ELD and reefer tracking, with the ability to ping the tractor and trailers to see where each of their assets are in real-time. Direct To Consumer Fulfillment (D2C).
Digitalization In Trucking
Blue Grace Logistics
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Digitalization, as an industry trend in the logistics world, has emerged quite late. Therefore, the elements of a digitally enabled trucking system can be an autonomous communication system, remote diagnostics, real-time tracking and tracing capabilities, and seamless exchange of information among integrated systems.
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The State of Third Party Logistics: The Future is Already Here
GlobalTranz
MARCH 3, 2015
In the future, voice prompts and commands will be standard in the supply chain, such as when making stock inquiries and freight tracking. Using mobile apps installed on their mobile phone, customers will be able to order, process and track freight shipments at any time. Speech recognition, such as Siri, is becoming more common.
What Is Blockchain Technology, and What Is Its Potential Impact on the Supply Chain?
GlobalTranz
JUNE 29, 2016
Through blockchain technology, the customer could gain access to more information about where the product originated, which includes specific supplier information, by tracking the blockchains along the path. Now, the only information the customer has access to is when a product may be shipped. Putting It All Together.
project44 Acquires Ocean Insights
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 4, 2021
On the heels of massive customer and revenue growth in 2020 , project44 acquires Ocean Insights to expand its ocean solution by adding the broadest container tracking capabilities in the market, as well as one-of-a-kind sailing schedule and ocean analytics products.
Mobile Technology in Transportation Management & The Future Impact on the Supply Chain
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
Bridget McCrea, writing in “Logistics Management,” identifies 8 trends that are currently impacting the industry: Wireless now accommodates a sharper focus on efficiency and transparency. For the details on each of these trends, please read Bridget McCrea’s full article. shared logistics networks.
The Best is Yet to Come with Transportation Management Systems
Talking Logistics
APRIL 27, 2017
These trends, in turn, are defining and shaping the innovation roadmap for TMS vendors, and they’re also fueling a new round of mergers and acquisitions (see Kewill and Leanlogistics coming together as BluJay Solutions ) and triggering a new wave of startups entering the market (see last week’s announcement about the launch of Haven TMS ).
Protecting Freight From Cargo Theft with Technology
Blue Grace Logistics
JUNE 1, 2021
Data also shows that “pilferage” (the stealing of small portions of a load rather than an entire trailer of goods) is trending, especially in the last mile. Single-use tracking devices and radio frequency identifiers (RFID) are also widely available now and can be used to track pallets thus making the cargo trackable in case of theft.
The Dispatch Report | Q1 2020, Issue No. 13
Shipchain
MARCH 6, 2020
ShipChain Mobile transforms your Android smartphone into a cutting-edge, blockchain-powered shipment tracking device! Track shipments you’re moving, or shipments en-route by other drivers in your fleet. Keep track of valuable cargo images. Track And Trace any shipment within your fleet.
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