Supply Chain Visibility

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Have We Finally Achieved the End-to-End Supply Chain?

September 6, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

“The end-to-end supply chain” has been a buzzphrase for decades. Is it finally becoming a reality?

We're Close to a Crucial Breakthrough for Supply Chain Visibility

September 5, 2019

Angel Mendez, SCB Contributor

We have fantastically accurate information available quickly about all sorts of things in the supply chain — but these nodes of data-gathering are like narrowly-focused spotlights on an otherwise dark stage.

DHL Introduces New Express Mobile App to Sub Saharan Africa

September 3, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

DHL Express has announced the launch of a mobile platform that will allow its customers in Sub Saharan Africa to track and coordinate the delivery of their shipments with greater ease and convenience.

Parcel Cargo Chains Coming of Age

September 3, 2019

Pierbridge

The Untapped Potential of Reverse Logistics

August 29, 2019

Jim Dempsey, SCB Contributor

Why is reverse logistics overlooked as a means of increasing customer satisfaction and ROI?

Elemica Introduces Electronic Proof of Delivery Mobile App

August 27, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Elemica, a Digital Supply Network for process manufacturing industries, recently introduced Elemica ePOD, an electronic proof of delivery mobile application, helping to improve customer service and productivity.

Transflo Introduces Transflo Trailer Tracking for Untethered Telematics and Location Reporting

August 26, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Transflo recently introduced Transflo Trailer Tracking, a solar-powered device that integrates into the Transflo Mobile platform to give fleet managers near real-time communications and GPS-based tracking of trailers, containers and other assets.

How an Obscure Rubber Company Became a Linchpin of Tech Industry

August 21, 2019

Bloomberg

When Japan decided to step up its fight with South Korea last month, it dug deep into the supply chain to impose sanctions on three obscure materials made by a handful of Japanese companies few have ever heard of.

Bees Are Dropping Dead in Brazil, Sending Message to Humans

August 19, 2019

Bloomberg

The die-off is highlighting questions about the ocean of pesticides used in the country’s agriculture and whether chemicals are washing through the human food supply — even as the government considers permitting more.

Digital Load Matching: A Revolution in the Supply Chain Ecosystem

August 19, 2019

Transfix

As shippers seek to optimize supply chain operations, technology allows for innovation to meet that need. This has prompted a recent rise in shipment visibility providers. The most efficient solution, however, is digital load matching which integrates supply chain technologies—including visibility—with machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Supply Chain Visibility

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding supply chain visibility and its impact on supply chain management. New technologies in supply chain visibility are transforming the way companies operate - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using supply chain visibility solutions for real-time insight, risk management and supply chain optimization.