With the impact of COVID-19 slowing down supply chains, are US retailers and consumers ready to handle the holiday demand and deliver on their promise to customers this Christmas. Find out how US Retailers must plan to cope with Holiday season’s demands and cater to their customers with globally slowed supply chains. Recap of pandemic…
What if you could bring down your average response time to supply chain disruptions from months or days to mere minutes, say up to 90% faster than before, wouldn’t you be embracing that possibility immediately? And what if you already have half the solution in hand and only need to work on getting the other…
Polymers International improves customer service by automating shipment tracking Geography: Global | Module: GoTrack Automated Shipment Tracking “ With GoComet’s platform, we’re all accessing the same information flow to get live updates on our shipments. We no longer have to waste time relying on internal emails, meetings, shipping lines’ websites, etc., for updates on cargo…
The busiest Californian ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach saw a recording-breaking movement of cargo in 2021 aided by a rebounding economy and rapid surge in imports supported by consumer spending. Los Angeles processed about 10.7 million TEUs of cargo containers in 2021- an impressive 13% growth over the past year. Long Beach, on…
As global supply chains continue to face unprecedented disruptions, meeting the ever-growing demand while optimizing lead times and reducing inventory costs remains challenging. As a result, companies are now willing to explore better alternatives to traditional logistics, which would provide improved economies of scale and a faster return on investment. However, what is a better…
As per a study conducted by Gartner, more than 50% of organizations have not yet actively started to build a roadmap for supply chain digital transformation. If you are in this category and are still contemplating how to choose a multi-modal logistics platform that works best for your company, let us give you a simple…
[Case study] Leading chemical distributor uses real-time visibility to mitigate port congestion Geography: Global | Module: GoTrack Automated Shipment Tracking “ The extent of the congestion crisis has reached unprecedented levels and is costing millions of dollars each day. While there seems no light at the end of the tunnel, live visibility over port delays…
Learn how Amazon’s innovative supply chain strategies help it excel in fulfilling customer orders.The e-commerce giant has been able to handle supply chain crunches better than most retailers. It has done this by having a very strong inventory management system that tracks the inventory of every item in its warehouses across the country. The company…
A lot of people can tell you how to keep your supply chain agile during the rest of the year, but what about Christmas? This time of year is often incredibly hectic for supply chains and shipping accordingly. The holiday season brings with it an increased number of shoppers, and retailers are constantly trying to…
The recent Ningbo port congestion piled up more pressure on the already strained global supply chains and affected businesses adversely, especially in the US. This article looks at everything that led to the disruption and how shippers can mitigate the impact of such events in the future. The Ningbo Port in China’s Zhejiang Province was…
[Best Practices Guide] Transforming the Life Sciences Supply Chain With Automation Pharma | Chemicals | Biomedical | Medical devices & more So, what does this increasing need for resilience mean for the life sciences supply chains? Today, the industry is at a critical juncture where a data-driven digital framework has become a prerequisite; embracing supply…
Most of the significant events that end up disrupting global supply chains happen without a note of warning and carry the potential to disrupt the best of plans. Although organisations put their best foot forward when planning their supply chain operations, with a wide range of stakeholders involved in the network, overcoming breakdowns remains a…
The rolling out of the Covid-19 vaccine certainly is a glimmer of hope in the fight against the pandemic, but the world is far from celebrations. The next big hurdle facing the world is distributing the vaccine, which relies on a complex supply chain of freezers and temperature-controlled shipping methods called the ‘cold chain.’ Let’s…
In the past several decades, global trade has been a force for good. It has driven economic growth, helped millions earn a livelihood and kept the world connected through thick and thin. But all of this has also come at the cost of the environment. The International Transport Forum estimates that about 7% of global…
Spiralling freight rates have left businesses worldwide scrambling to stay afloat and weather yet another year full of unknowns. Even now, as we have entered 2021, soaring prices are increasingly piling more pressure on the already stretched global supply chains. To better equip ourselves for future disruptions and safeguard against the present market volatility, we…
The recent shipping container shortage that’s left everything from soybeans to smartphones idling in ports threw global trade into chaos. While shippers were scrambling to keep their goods moving, the import/export imbalance pushed ocean rates to eye-watering levels. So, where have all the containers gone? Many remain stranded in inland depots, and hundreds more are…
It’s been a little over one month since the much anticipated Brexit went into full effect, and shippers across the UK and Europe have been experiencing an avalanche of delays and documentation. Businesses in the UK and organisations trading with the region are looking for ways to mitigate risks as the realities of Brexit have…
Did you know that optimizing your freight management could cut shipping costs by up to 30%? Yet, many companies miss out on these savings by focusing only on individual shipments rather than the entire supply chain. Freight optimization isn’t just about finding the fastest route—it’s about transforming every stage of the process, from sourcing materials…
When shipping is an integral part of your organization, managing and processing invoices and making timely payments becomes a critical task. It is crucial that you have a system in place that ensures visibility over freight invoice processing and payments. When done right, it will become an opportunity to save costs and ensure process efficiencies. …
The covid-19 pandemic’s onset brought global supply chains’ fragilities into sharp focus and magnified the need for organisations to build resilience and agility into their systems. While the world might be gradually recovering from the Covid backset and bouncing back to normalcy, the truth is that there may not be a ‘stable state’ for global…
