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Ocean Container Tracking & Port Terminal Operations: Maritime Supply Chains and the “Visibility Paradox”

3rdwave

As a non-technologist working in supply chain management, I live in awe of the human mind and its ability to develop applications that create visibility into the international movement of goods. With the above said, I’ve observed a “Visibility Paradox” regarding ocean container tracking that I believe requires a call-out.

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Global Supply Chain Recovery Dependent On A Vaccine

Supply Chain Shaman

The global economy rebound from COVID-19 hinges on the discovery and manufacture of an effective vaccine. However, supply chain leaders well understand that drug discovery, manufacturing, and distribution are all necessary to deliver the vaccine to a willing arm. As a result, the supply chain, as we knew it is dead.

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Pandemic Lessons For Supply Chain Leaders

Supply Chain Shaman

The Covid-19 pandemic tested the global supply chain. Like riding a bumpy road, the supply chain leader is riding the ups and downs of changing market conditions facing greater variability day-to-day. Here, based on interviews with supply chain leaders, I share lessons learned. Lessons Learned.

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Turvo Partners with OpenTrack To Simplify Ocean Freight Visibility

Turvo

Turvo, provider of the world’s leading collaboration application designed for the supply chain, recently announced a new partnership with ocean freight visibility management technology solution provider OpenTrack. Consumers expect on-time delivery, efficient transport and tracking, and more.

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RFID: The Key to Improving Visibility

20Cube Logistics

Technology is fast evolving and so is its adoption by vast industries like supply chain where it is been used more creatively and expansively. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is one such innovation which is widely used in Supply Chain and Logistics as it’s efficient and saves time. RFID for container tracking.

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Transportation Management System: What is a TMS in Logistics? [+ Top Companies Compared]

ShipBob

For your supply chain to function seamlessly, you need to keep tabs on it to make sure that every aspect is working as it should. Additionally, you’d want to keep track of whether those deliveries are taking place as planned or if there are any delays so you can quickly jump in with a solution. Tracking and visibility.

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Firmament-Backed Envase Completes Second Transaction in October, Acquiring Tailwind Transportation Software

Tailwind

DOVER, NH, October 28, 2020 – Envase Technologies, a mission-critical software platform for the intermodal supply chain, announced today the acquisition of Tailwind Transportation Software, an industry-leading Transportation Management System (TMS) built for freight brokers, intermodal, and over-the-road trucking companies.