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IoT – Internet of Things: Moving Supply Chain Logistics Ahead

20Cube Logistics

IoT innovations like Sensor data and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) provide information to enable real-time tracking and alerts for better decision making. This whole exercise will bolster the business as deliveries can be easily managed. What is IoT in supply chain logistics? How does it help a supply chain business?

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Who’s Using Blockchain in 2020, and How?

Logistics Bureau

In most cases, these companies are using blockchain as an aid to supply chain visibility and product tracing, but some have applied it as a tool to streamline transactions and speed up the flow of information, goods, and materials. It’s not that tracking and tracing tea through the supply chain is a new departure for the company.

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Protecting Freight From Cargo Theft with Technology

Blue Grace Logistics

Fitting trailers and cargo with the Internet of Things (IoT) devices can help with track-and-trace and the use of door sensors that record all door activity can provide important information if theft happens. This provides transparency and end-to-end visibility for all stakeholders while being virtually impossible to manipulate.

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A Guide to Optimizing Your Inbound Freight Management 

GoShip Blog

This way, tracking and tracing the movement of raw materials that are delivered to your business is easier. Exercise patience when asking freight providers to take on new lanes. This system also ensures the timely delivery of your goods. Using TMS allows you to streamline your transportation operations.

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What Is an Agile Supply Chain?

FourKites

They invest in new technologies and data-driven processes that allow them to exercise precise control over the business. This role should evolve over time, continually tracking performance and adjusting based to find new ways to improve the management of the supply chain. The post What Is an Agile Supply Chain?

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Supply Chain Visibility: A Precursor to Insight and Optimization

CLX Logistics

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. Track, Trace and Collect Data from Key Partners. Improve lead times and performance. Analyze Performance and Manage Expectations.

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Data standardization and its benefits – Executive Insights with Thomas Bagge, CEO of DCSA

Shipping and Freight Resource

A financial modelling exercise to quantify the potential cost savings of the usage of digital shipping documentation, namely the electronic bill of lading (eBL) showed that at a global economic growth rate of 2.4% Data the “new” gold, is in high demand all over the world and especially now in the shipping and freight industry.

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