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How To Guard Against Cargo Theft During The Holidays

ShipLilly

For example, thieves have a longer period to escape since most of the security staff is off of work. The criminals will be familiar with the lay out of the distribution centers and the various procedures that are involved. In some cases, they may even have an insider working for them to track the exact location of the targeted cargo.

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Blockchain Technology is Set to Transform the Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Products and parts are often hard to trace back to suppliers, making defects challenging to eliminate. Blockchain can manage any form of exchange, agreement, or tracking process. A blockchain is a distributed, digital ledger. Bitcoin as an Example of Blockchain. However, it also happens to be the most well-known example.

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5 Ways Technology Can Help Logistics Companies Tackle New Year Demand

Locus

Trucking, international transportation, and shipment tracking are all benefited from it. GPS tracking of shipments and monitoring parcel conditions are also a gift of IoT and can improve quality management in supply chains. Locus’ automated dispatch planning software , DispatchIQ is a great example of efficient AI.

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Ways to Avoid LTL Shipping Problems 

GoShip Blog

Examples include missing freight, delivery delays, damaged products, hidden charges, ambiguous documentation, poor contract terms, and limited carrier networks. Put a slip sheet between every third layer to ensure even weight distribution. Turn the stack of boxes into a unified package by shrink-wrapping the pallet.

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Blockchain and Trucking: A Match Made on the Road

Shipchain

With fewer trucks on the road that have available capacity, more freight volume and changes in distribution channels have led to what the industry calls a “Capacity Crunch.” Blockchain is a tracking technology and trucking requires tracking. Blockchain and Trucking Restore Visibility to the Supply Chain.

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Metrics and Issues to Consider in SQM (Supplier Quality Management) By 5 Big Industries

GlobalTranz

Creating and maintaining detailed documentation on Tier I, Tier II and Tier III levels of ISO/EN with appropriate controls for review, approvals and distribution. Quality metrics is one example of information that can be provided to FDA in advance of an inspection. Ensure currency and integrity of quality document.

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RF Scanners: The Ultimate Guide

Conger

Radio frequency scanners – or “RF scanners” for short – are electronic devices used to automate data entry of physical items into databases or computer systems so they can be logged, tracked, and managed. Healthcare: Admitting patients and verifying correct medication distribution. E-Commerce: Order fulfillment and tracking.