When cargo is at rest, it’s also at risk. As disruptions such as strikes at major U.K. ports continue, shippers are scrambling to keep cargo moving so it’s harder to steal.
Challenge: Client distribution of perishable products across approximately 150 retail stores in 35 states was creating challenges for receiving teams, who struggled to find and download data loggers when unloading trucks. Compliance failures resulted. For recovered devices, a time-consuming download process followed which also required outdated software.
Challenge: An international building solutions provider needed a better way to deliver concrete to building sites. Avoiding delays and interruptions was essential as concrete is highly perishable with a shelf life of just 90 minutes.
Supply chain companies can proactively prepare for and prevent cyberattacks, and respond if vulnerabilities are detected, with the help of pen testing as a service (PtaaS).
Lone hackers, rogue nations and cybercrime syndicates have a big agenda in common: Alone or collectively, they can bring the global supply chain to its knees.
If you don't have a complete view to your global supply chain data, you hamstring your profitability, says Hannah Testani, chief executive officer of Intelligent Audit.
Because global modern supply chains are incredibly complex, involving a vast network of manufacturing and logistics personnel, even simple mistakes can result in lengthy delays.
The focus by companies on fulfilling basic orders during the COVID-19 pandemic has allowed a more insidious problem to come to a head: the influx of gray-market products into the supply chain.
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.
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