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Supply Chain Visibility: A Precursor to Insight and Optimization

CLX Logistics

Today, companies have varied interpretations of “visibility,” largely due to evolving business demands and globalization trends. The most common goals of supply chain visibility include the following, but as your company completes this exercise, be sure to include quantifiable metrics: Reduce business and supply chain risk.

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Intelligent Logistics or Just Good Old Common Sense?

Blog on Log

However, it provides an introduction to the logisticians of the current thoughts and trends in the arena and opens avenues for enthusiasts to explore further. However, in reality most strategic planning exercises neither embed foresight, nor create responsive networks. The periodicity may range from six months to five years.

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Protecting Freight From Cargo Theft with Technology

Blue Grace Logistics

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.