Global logistics thrives on precision, real-time updates, and seamless coordination. Geofencing has emerged as a key enabler, allowing supply chain managers to track containers effectively by setting virtual boundaries around specific locations. However, the evolution of this technology into predictive geofencing is a game-changer, enabling companies to foresee disruptions and proactively optimize container routes. This…
Shipping containers are the backbone of modern logistics, enabling the efficient movement of goods across the globe. With over 90% of the world’s trade transported by sea, choosing the right container is crucial to ensure cargo safety, reduce costs, and optimize shipping operations. From general-purpose units to specialized designs, each type of container is built…
Global trade relies heavily on multi-modal supply chains, involving seamless coordination between ocean, air, and land freight. These multi-modal supply chains are responsible for moving over 90% of the world’s goods, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). While these integrated systems enable efficient transport over vast distances, managing them without…
Donald Trump’s policies have always sparked intense discussions, especially regarding international trade. His first term as President disrupted long-standing trade practices and sent ripples across global markets. With a fresh mandate, Donald Trump’s second term is already sending waves across the international trade and logistics sectors. The question remains: how will another Trump presidency reshape…
Container tracking tools make it much easier to keep up with global shipments. Whether you’re handling a few containers or hundreds, tracking their progress is essential for effective logistics. Terminal 49 has built a solid reputation in the industry for container tracking, but it’s not the only tool available. In this post, we’ll explore the…
Formula 1 (F1) is not just a racing spectacle; it’s a symphony of speed, precision, and technological prowess. Behind the high-octane races and state-of-the-art engineering lies a meticulously orchestrated supply chain that propels the sport to global heights. This article uncovers the intricate logistics of F1, highlighting how logistical excellence drives the sport forward while…
Imagine the constant struggle: logging into countless carrier websites, managing a sea of login credentials, and making endless phone calls for each shipment. This is the unfortunate reality of manual shipment tracking – a time-consuming maze that leaves you uncertain about the whereabouts of your valuable cargo. Fragmented Visibility: Your current process likely involves maintaining…
OTIF compliance is a performance metric that measures how well a supplier delivers orders. On-time refers to meeting the agreed-upon delivery window, while in-full means delivering the exact quantity and type of products ordered, with no missing or incorrect items. OTIF compliance is critical in modern supply chains for several reasons. Reliable on-time deliveries ensure…
Drayage, the movement of freight containers over short distances, is a crucial yet complex link in the global supply chain. Traditionally, managing drayage operations involved a lot of manual work, leading to inefficiencies and delays. This is where Drayage Transportation Management Systems (Drayage TMS) come in. Drayage TMS are software solutions designed specifically for the…
Lean manufacturing, a philosophy aimed at eliminating waste and maximizing value in production, extends its impact significantly when applied to the supply chain. This approach, lean manufacturing in supply chain focuses on streamlining operations across the entire chain, from raw materials to customer delivery. With this elimination of waste at every stage, lean principles enable…
Big data has heralded a new era where today’s leading organisations are basing their decisions, not on guesswork, but concrete information. Data-driven supply chain management and automated analytics have become imperative to staying relevant amid our fast-moving times. From the point your goods are manufactured to the point they are delivered to your consignee, your…
One of the core benefits customers seek from a logistics platform is real-time visibility into their cargo’s movement. While this has always been crucial, the concept of supply chain visibility has expanded significantly. In 2024, as business leaders focus on building robust supply chains, real-time visibility has evolved beyond basic shipment tracking. It’s now a…
Supply chain operation may involve many systems from the shipper and manufacturer’s point of view. But when we flip the lens to the customer, the delivery is the only physical touch point. Delivery is what customers experience in terms of business supply chain operations. Despite the great condition, the brand reputation becomes bleak if the…
Loading docks are an integral nodal point in the supply chain, be it planes, trucks, or ships, they need to make a landing contact, unload, reload, and get going.Did you carve out a simple assembly line of vehicles and vessels? Well, notch the traffic up by at least 10x and wonder what can be the…
The tragedy of the modern world is that while we know time flies, we seldom realize we can be the pilot too, as Michael Altshuler says. In the context of the supply chain, lead time is the silent navigator that enables efficiency. From the birth of a product idea to its final delivery, “lead time”…
The freight world often uses two standard terms: Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Logistics Management (LM). These terms are often used interchangeably, and not many people know the difference between them. Logistics management is a small portion of Supply Chain Management that combines the flow of goods, services, information, and capital right from raw material…
The history of the slave trade has the mention of a bullwhip. It was a tool for abuse and straight-line disobedience. While, since then it has been dreaded and inhumane and it is no less in the context of supply chains as well. When a whip is cracked, a small wrist movement creates a much…
They say the sky is the limit for excellence and so is the same for optimizing processes in supply chain logistics. It is ironic how the most deferred attitude of greed drives us as humankind towards excellence. So, in supply chain logistics, what more is there to optimize?Sadly, if you do not see the scope,…
In the course of rapid innovation undergoing in the supply chain management paradigm, logistics automation is the next milestone. But what exactly is it? Logistics automation refers to the strategic integration of technology, including machinery and software, to optimize various aspects of the supply chain. This encompasses everything from receiving raw materials to warehousing, order…
Can your business deftly navigate turbulent market shifts, effortlessly manage supply disruptions, and seamlessly adapt to evolving customer demands? What if we tell you that you can do this all while your competitors struggle to keep up. This is the reality that supply chain agility promises, a power that equips organizations with the flexibility and…
