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The Journey to End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain Visibility Is Ongoing

Logistics Viewpoints

But to get there, it’s imperative that industry leaders understand the significant work that’s still ahead – to be blunt, we have a long way to go – and continue to prioritize en supply chain visibility as a linchpin to achieving broader digital transformation goals. So, what is true E2E supply chain visibility?

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How A High-Tech Manufacturer Navigated The Pandemic

Logistics Viewpoints

A Hi-Tech Company’s Control Tower Helped It Better Manage Air Cargo During the Worst Days of the Pandemic In 2014, one of the world’s largest high-tech manufacturers started thinking about a digital transformation that would help them better serve their customers while also generating operational efficiencies.

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The Importance of Visibility In the Supply Chain

Precoro

This can be achieved by improving supply chain visibility. In this blog post, we'll answer the following questions: What is supply chain visibility? What do high-visibility supply chains look like? How can supply chain visibility be achieved?

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IoT enabled Supply Chain Visibility: The Holy Grail of Supply Chain Managers

Global Trade Management

Written by: Stefan Reidy End-to-end supply chain visibility empowers supply chain and logistics managers to make educated decisions. It helps companies to decrease the impact of disruptions on the supply chain by providing actionable data.

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FourKites Ocean Visibility: A Next Generation Solution

Logistics Viewpoints

For ocean cargo , however, if a shipment gets bumped to the next ship, it can add up to 15 days to the transit time. FourKites Ocean Visibility Platform. FourKites , a global leader in real-time supply chain visibility, recently launched its Dynamic Ocean SM platform for visibility, rate, and documentation management.

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In-Bond Shipment Process: A Comprehensive Guide for Ecommerce Businesses

ShipBob

This method is key for businesses looking to manage inventory flexibly and save on upfront costs. This deferral of customs formalities until the in-bond cargo reaches its final destination or is ready for exportation reduces the administrative burden. This section provides a step-by-step walkthrough, from initiation to completion.

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Risk Management in Global Ocean Context

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

It appears that operational and procurement risks for beneficial cargo owners or shippers, in the short term, are minimal. The pandemic exposed the vulnerability of our supply chain to disruptions and demonstrated that a lack of visibility of cargo flow at a granular level, wasa major handicap in most instances.