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	Supply Chain Visibility

Supply Chain Visibility

Overview	Supply chain visibility solutions provide visibility into the movement of raw materials, components, and finished goods from suppliers to manufacturers to the final buyer. Solutions are typically built on a centralized cloud-based platform that integrates data from multiple systems, including those those of partners. Technologies such as Smart Sensors, RFID, and digital ledger protocols can enable additional functionality. For example, digital ledger technology can keep logs of all transactions occurring on the network in a secure way, while providing supply chain partners with access to specific data. Visibility solutions can enhance the efficiency and transparency of supply chains, record the quantity and transfer of products as they change hands between supply chain nodes, track change orders and buy orders, process shipment notifications, manage trade documents and receipts, link physical products to Bar Codes, and share information about processing or manufacturing processes with suppliers, logistics providers, and customers. Read More
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Supply chain visibility solutions provide visibility into the movement of raw materials, components, and finished goods from suppliers to manufacturers to the final buyer. Solutions are typically built on a centralized cloud-based platform that integrates data from multiple systems, including those those of partners. Technologies such as Smart Sensors, RFID, and digital ledger protocols can enable additional functionality. For example, digital ledger technology can keep logs of all transactions occurring on the network in a secure way, while providing supply chain partners with access to specific data. Visibility solutions can enhance the efficiency and transparency of supply chains, record the quantity and transfer of products as they change hands between supply chain nodes, track change orders and buy orders, process shipment notifications, manage trade documents and receipts, link physical products to Bar Codes, and share information about processing or manufacturing processes with suppliers, logistics providers, and customers.

Transportation
Case Studies (14)

Maintenance
Case Studies (4)
Logistics & Warehousing
Case Studies (12)

	Retail Uses RFID to Enable Cold Chain Monitoring Like most grocery retailers, Hy-Vee is faced with the challenge of providing the highest quality products to its shoppers. Shoppers want the longest possible shelf life from perishable products and expect a consistent product experience each time they shop. Controlling the quality of products sold leads to shopper loyalty, which is of paramount importance to the success of Hy-Vee. Before products arrive in stores, Hy-Vee's distribution centers (DCs) handle items including dairy products, fresh meats, seafood, deli items, produce and frozen goods, all of which have different temperature needs and sensitivities. During transit from suppliers to DCs, Hy-Vee has limited visibility and temperature management abilities due to large amount of supplier managed transportation. For instance, during a week-long transit, a supplier's carrier equipment may malfunction, causing an item to thaw and then refreeze once repairs are made. Hy-Vee sought help from TempTRIP, an RFID solution provider that focuses on shipping, storage, receiving, and temperature control. TempTRIP's EPC RFID tags use Impinj chips to monitor and report temperature readings throughout the shipping and receiving process. The tags can also be re-configured and re-used, a unique feature within the current market of temperature monitoring devices.
	Ursalink Integrates Intelligence into Cold Chain Industry Difficult to monitor the cold storage conditionHard to send out alarm/report for the temperature of perishable products timely
	Logistics major transforms billing process with robotic automation • High operating cost due to manual data collection • Low customer satisfaction due to inaccurate and delayed billing

The GPS Tracking Device System Market is expected to grow at USD 2.53 billion by 2023, at 11.9% of CAGR between 2017 and 2023. Source: Market Research Future Log in to view content

The GPS Tracking Device System Market is expected to grow at USD 2.53 billion by 2023, at 11.9% of CAGR between 2017 and 2023.

Source: Market Research Future

What business value do shipment tracking technology? It enables shippers to be in control of their transportation and locate freight at any point in its journey. How can IoT based shipment tracking and monitoring solutions help your supply chain? - Improved product quality and consistency - Decreased in warehousing and storage costs - Reduced impact of stock outs - Staying pro-active during supply chain disruptions - Reduced product shrinkage and insurance costs - Trade route analysis - Lower Labor Costs - Improved Brand Protection Log in to view content

What business value do shipment tracking technology?

It enables shippers to be in control of their transportation and locate freight at any point in its journey.

How can IoT based shipment tracking and monitoring solutions help your supply chain?

- Improved product quality and consistency

- Decreased in warehousing and storage costs

- Reduced impact of stock outs

- Staying pro-active during supply chain disruptions

- Reduced product shrinkage and insurance costs

- Trade route analysis

- Lower Labor Costs

- Improved Brand Protection

Suppliers: Suppliers play a crucial role in providing visibility into the upstream supply chain, including raw material availability, production schedules, and inventory levels. Transparent communication and collaboration with suppliers enable businesses to anticipate supply chain disruptions and proactively address them. Logistics Partners: Logistics partners, including carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers, contribute to Supply Chain Visibility by tracking shipments, monitoring transportation routes, and providing real-time updates on delivery status. Close coordination with logistics partners ensures smooth and efficient movement of goods across the supply chain. Customers: Customers benefit from Supply Chain Visibility by gaining insight into order status, shipment tracking, and delivery timelines. Transparent communication and visibility empower customers to plan and manage their own operations more effectively, leading to improved satisfaction and loyalty. Log in to view content

Suppliers: Suppliers play a crucial role in providing visibility into the upstream supply chain, including raw material availability, production schedules, and inventory levels. Transparent communication and collaboration with suppliers enable businesses to anticipate supply chain disruptions and proactively address them.

Logistics Partners: Logistics partners, including carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers, contribute to Supply Chain Visibility by tracking shipments, monitoring transportation routes, and providing real-time updates on delivery status. Close coordination with logistics partners ensures smooth and efficient movement of goods across the supply chain.

Customers: Customers benefit from Supply Chain Visibility by gaining insight into order status, shipment tracking, and delivery timelines. Transparent communication and visibility empower customers to plan and manage their own operations more effectively, leading to improved satisfaction and loyalty.

How is shipping tracking technology made up? It is made up of three things: sensors, connectivity, and applications. Sensors make it possible to know the location of your containers, and the connectivity piece (which is particularly difficult when at sea) transmits that location data back to an application. Often shipping companies will pull the location data out of an API and put it into their logistics platform, where the data can be analyzed. Which systems enable to control transportation? Track and trace features are available on a transportation management system (TMS). With this technology, companies have insight into carrier performance, transportation costs, and market trends as they manage their logistics. Log in to view content

How is shipping tracking technology made up?

It is made up of three things: sensors, connectivity, and applications.

Sensors make it possible to know the location of your containers, and the connectivity piece (which is particularly difficult when at sea) transmits that location data back to an application. Often shipping companies will pull the location data out of an API and put it into their logistics platform, where the data can be analyzed.

Which systems enable to control transportation?

Track and trace features are available on a transportation management system (TMS). With this technology, companies have insight into carrier performance, transportation costs, and market trends as they manage their logistics.

How is data obtained by the system? There are different ways like BLE tags, GPS or WiFi. Log in to view content

How is data obtained by the system?

There are different ways like BLE tags, GPS or WiFi.

Technology Infrastructure: Businesses invest in technology infrastructure, including cloud-based platforms, data integration tools, and IoT devices, to capture, store, and analyze supply chain data in real time. Scalable and flexible technology infrastructure enables businesses to adapt to changing business needs and scale their operations as required. Integration with Supply Chain Partners: Integrating supply chain visibility systems with suppliers, logistics partners, and customers' systems facilitates seamless data exchange and collaboration across the supply chain ecosystem. Standardized data formats, APIs, and data sharing agreements ensure interoperability and enable end-to-end visibility. Log in to view content

Technology Infrastructure: Businesses invest in technology infrastructure, including cloud-based platforms, data integration tools, and IoT devices, to capture, store, and analyze supply chain data in real time. Scalable and flexible technology infrastructure enables businesses to adapt to changing business needs and scale their operations as required.

Integration with Supply Chain Partners: Integrating supply chain visibility systems with suppliers, logistics partners, and customers' systems facilitates seamless data exchange and collaboration across the supply chain ecosystem. Standardized data formats, APIs, and data sharing agreements ensure interoperability and enable end-to-end visibility.

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