Supply Chain Visibility

Transflo Introduces Transflo Trailer Tracking for Untethered Telematics and Location Reporting

August 26, 2019

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.

Zebra and Barcoding Reform Shipping Process With Strategic Label Initiative

August 15, 2019

Barcoding, Inc.

Challenge: In 2017, a global third-party logistics provider’s more than 400 distribution sites and warehouses were purchasing labels and other consumables from multiple sources — often incurring excessive shipping costs and chargebacks due to poor-quality, unscannable labels. The company needed a cost-effective solution to contain increasing costs, plan budgets, ensure consistent quality and improve customer satisfaction.

Import Compliance 101: Following Four Basic Principles

August 15, 2019

Eric Dalby, SCB Contributor

Importers bear the burden of complying with all U.S. laws and regulations when their goods enter the country. Failure to exercise reasonable care in this effort can result in long delays in the release of merchandise, and the imposition of stiff penalties.

Breaking Business Silos Is Bigger Than Data Technology

August 12, 2019

Allan Dow, SCB Contributor

We’re victims of our own success in building a truly global supply chain.

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Q&A | The Future of AI for Strategic Sourcing

August 9, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Artificial intelligence can play an important role in companies' strategic sourcing initiatives, but there are some key challenges to be addressed, according to Richard Barnett, senior vice president of marketing and alliances with LevaData.

5 Ways New Technology Helps Your Warehouse Operations Keep Pace: Increase Workers Productivity to Meet Modern Day Demand

Five Ways New Technology Helps Your Warehouse Operations Keep Pace

August 8, 2019

SkyRocket Group

Pentagon Sees Security Threat in China’s Drug-Supply Dominance

August 6, 2019

Bloomberg

The Trump administration sees the increasing use of Chinese-made active ingredients in drugs taken by U.S. troops and civilians as a national security risk.

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.