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OIA Global Enhances Visibility and Data Centralization with Chain.io

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Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Big Data Analytics Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries	Packaging Transportation
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Last Mile Delivery Supply Chain Visibility
Challenge	OIA Global, a supply chain management company offering global logistics and packaging optimization services, faced a significant challenge in providing a top-tier visibility experience to its customers. The company wanted its customers to have real-time information about the exact location of their shipments and their estimated arrival times. However, the task of gathering data from multiple sources, which often changed over the course of a shipment, and centralizing it into a single, user-friendly platform proved to be a daunting task. Additionally, the company had to deal with constant updates from technology partners, which were difficult to track and accommodate. Read More
About Customer	OIA Global is a logistics company based in Portland, Oregon. The company specializes in a range of services including air freight forwarding, ocean freight forwarding, expedited and road services, project logistics, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, fourth party logistics, and packaging. With a workforce of over 500 employees, OIA Global is committed to blending global logistics and packaging optimization services to provide a comprehensive supply chain management solution. The company's primary goal is to offer its customers a top-tier visibility experience, ensuring they always have up-to-date information about their shipments. Read More
Solution	OIA Global turned to Chain.io to overcome its data centralization and visibility challenges. Chain.io helped the company gather all its data into a single, centralized visibility platform. This solution not only provided customers with real-time information about their shipments but also made the data easy to consume. The success of the initial project led to OIA Global expanding its collaboration with Chain.io. The company started working with Chain.io to populate its entire data platform and data analytics solution. Furthermore, Chain.io was also integrated into OIA Global's internal financial systems. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Big Data Analytics

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms

Applicable Industries

Packaging

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Last Mile Delivery

Supply Chain Visibility

Challenge

OIA Global, a supply chain management company offering global logistics and packaging optimization services, faced a significant challenge in providing a top-tier visibility experience to its customers. The company wanted its customers to have real-time information about the exact location of their shipments and their estimated arrival times. However, the task of gathering data from multiple sources, which often changed over the course of a shipment, and centralizing it into a single, user-friendly platform proved to be a daunting task. Additionally, the company had to deal with constant updates from technology partners, which were difficult to track and accommodate.

About Customer

OIA Global is a logistics company based in Portland, Oregon. The company specializes in a range of services including air freight forwarding, ocean freight forwarding, expedited and road services, project logistics, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, fourth party logistics, and packaging. With a workforce of over 500 employees, OIA Global is committed to blending global logistics and packaging optimization services to provide a comprehensive supply chain management solution. The company's primary goal is to offer its customers a top-tier visibility experience, ensuring they always have up-to-date information about their shipments.

Solution

OIA Global turned to Chain.io to overcome its data centralization and visibility challenges. Chain.io helped the company gather all its data into a single, centralized visibility platform. This solution not only provided customers with real-time information about their shipments but also made the data easy to consume. The success of the initial project led to OIA Global expanding its collaboration with Chain.io. The company started working with Chain.io to populate its entire data platform and data analytics solution. Furthermore, Chain.io was also integrated into OIA Global's internal financial systems.

Impact #1	The implementation of Chain.io's solution resulted in a significant improvement in OIA Global's operations. The company was able to provide its customers with a top-tier visibility experience, ensuring they had real-time information about their shipments. The data centralization also made it easier for customers to consume the data, enhancing their overall experience. Furthermore, the successful integration of Chain.io into OIA Global's internal financial systems streamlined the company's operations and improved efficiency. The success of the initial project led to an expanded collaboration with Chain.io, demonstrating the effectiveness and reliability of the solution.

Impact #1

The implementation of Chain.io's solution resulted in a significant improvement in OIA Global's operations. The company was able to provide its customers with a top-tier visibility experience, ensuring they had real-time information about their shipments. The data centralization also made it easier for customers to consume the data, enhancing their overall experience. Furthermore, the successful integration of Chain.io into OIA Global's internal financial systems streamlined the company's operations and improved efficiency. The success of the initial project led to an expanded collaboration with Chain.io, demonstrating the effectiveness and reliability of the solution.

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OIA Global Enhances Visibility and Data Centralization with Chain.io

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