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The Importance of Visibility In the Supply Chain

Precoro

For example, a company that produces furniture has to order raw materials and trace the manufactured items sent to the customers (forward tracing) and occasionally the items that are returned (backward tracing). Cargo Status Current information about the location and status of cargo is the first pillar of supply chain visibility.

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Understanding First-Mile Delivery & Why it’s Important for Your Store

ShipBob

First-mile delivery refers to the process of transporting finished goods from a manufacturer or supplier’s facility to an online retailer’s warehouse or multiple distribution centers — the last destination before products are delivered to the end user. Some of these inefficiencies often start with improper purchase ordering.

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Navigating Troubled Waters: The Red Sea Crisis and the Vulnerability of Global Supply Chains

ModusLink Corporation

Implement security protocols to protect cargo and vessels from piracy and other security threats. Collaborate with suppliers and logistics partners to share real-time information on inventory levels, shipments, and potential delays. Invest in surveillance systems and employ security personnel to monitor critical waterways.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 11-15, 2016)

Talking Logistics

May their memory continue to be a source of strength and comfort to their families and friends and us all. Accenture Releases Enhanced Ocean Cargo Pricing Software to Provide Greater Pricing Visibility for Carriers. And to the many who were injured that day, you continue to inspire us with your courage and perseverance.

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What is the FMSCA’s Unified Registration System (URS) And What is the Impact on Transportation & Logistics Management?

GlobalTranz

Transportation managers must keep up with the ship dates of inventory, where inventory is currently located in the transportation process, what insurance information is being used and appropriated for each shipment, and many more factors. Effective transportation management can be a hassle.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] AI Technologies: The Role of Humans & The Application in Logistics

GlobalTranz

Using AI driven product nature of being and smart attributes, data can be structured to support the needs of ERP applications as well as strategic sourcing and Value Analysis activities , all from one data set. Logistics require the collaboration of many parties and companies, all with their own peculiar processes, procedures and guidelines."