Supply chain visibility Archives - The Loadstar Making sense of the supply chain Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:41:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 31889032 The big supply chain disruptor is the regulators, say shippers https://theloadstar.com/the-big-supply-chain-disruptor-is-the-regulators-say-shippers/ https://theloadstar.com/the-big-supply-chain-disruptor-is-the-regulators-say-shippers/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:41:49 +0000 https://theloadstar.com/?p=284195 Shippers need their supply chain partners to collaborate in order to speed up processes and provide visibility, according to head of logistics at Early Health Group, Yulia Celetaria. 
On the sidelines of Aviation connect in Istanbul last week, Ms Celetaria told The Loadstar: “I have a clinical trial that needs to be delivered from Switzerland to some remote area in Argentina, and sometimes we use five to six service providers. 
“We work ...

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]]> https://theloadstar.com/the-big-supply-chain-disruptor-is-the-regulators-say-shippers/feed/ 0 284195 Blue Yonder drives ahead in supply chain optimisation with One takeover https://theloadstar.com/blue-yonder-drives-ahead-in-supply-chain-optimisation-with-one-takeover/ https://theloadstar.com/blue-yonder-drives-ahead-in-supply-chain-optimisation-with-one-takeover/#respond Mon, 08 Apr 2024 11:00:13 +0000 https://theloadstar.com/?p=268853 Blue Yonder has moved to establish a lead in multi-enterprise supply chain optimisation capabilities, with the takeover of One Network for $839m – the firm’s third acquisition in 15 months, pushing its spending to over $1bn.
The deal, which is expected to close this quarter or next, has been described by some observers as a move that will change the landscape in supply chain technology.
It sets Blue Yonder on a course ...

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]]> https://theloadstar.com/blue-yonder-drives-ahead-in-supply-chain-optimisation-with-one-takeover/feed/ 0 268853 Beacon launches road freight tracking https://theloadstar.com/beacon-expands-multi-modal-capabilities-with-the-launch-of-road-freight-tracking/ https://theloadstar.com/beacon-expands-multi-modal-capabilities-with-the-launch-of-road-freight-tracking/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:53:28 +0000 https://theloadstar.com/?p=262701 PRESS RELEASE
Beacon, the supply chain visibility and collaboration platform, today launches road freight tracking, further expanding its multi-modal capabilities. The advancement allows Beacon platform users to gain complete visibility of their ocean, air, and road transport in a single dashboard.
Moving goods across the world often depends on an intricate network of partners and transportation methods. Road tracking complements Beacon’s existing ocean and air capabilities and marks another milestone in their mission to equip ...

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]]> https://theloadstar.com/beacon-expands-multi-modal-capabilities-with-the-launch-of-road-freight-tracking/feed/ 0 262701 Air France KLM partners with SkyCell https://theloadstar.com/air-france-klm-partners-with-skycell/ https://theloadstar.com/air-france-klm-partners-with-skycell/#respond Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:24:43 +0000 https://theloadstar.com/?p=262323 PRESS RELEASE
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has selected SkyCell – a purpose-led technology company engaged in transforming the pharmaceutical supply chain – as its preferred unit load device (ULD) tracking partner. This latest partnership will see SkyCell deploy its state of the art, built for purpose IoTs across Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s entire ULD fleet; providing the airline group with real-time visibility into its ULD operations on the SkyMind ...

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]]> https://theloadstar.com/air-france-klm-partners-with-skycell/feed/ 0 262323 Hapag and Nexxiot’s smart scheme for better speed, quality and value https://theloadstar.com/hapag-and-nexxiots-smart-scheme-for-better-speed-quality-and-value/ https://theloadstar.com/hapag-and-nexxiots-smart-scheme-for-better-speed-quality-and-value/#respond Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:09:44 +0000 https://theloadstar.com/?p=262152 Hapag-Lloyd and Nexxiot’s partnership to create the largest connected fleet of smart containers will save time, money and CO2, the pair claim.  
Nexxiot CEO Stefan Kalmund told The Loadstar Podcast: “For the first time, you have door-to-door monitoring independent from the transport mode.”  
The real-time monitoring device is aimed at being fitted to more than 1m containers by mid-2024. 

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]]> https://theloadstar.com/hapag-and-nexxiots-smart-scheme-for-better-speed-quality-and-value/feed/ 0 262152 Scan Global Logistics integrates Windward’s AI-powered Ocean Freight Visibility https://theloadstar.com/scan-global-logistics-elevates-operations-with-the-integration-of-windwards-ai-powered-ocean-freight-visibility/ https://theloadstar.com/scan-global-logistics-elevates-operations-with-the-integration-of-windwards-ai-powered-ocean-freight-visibility/#respond Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:29:17 +0000 https://theloadstar.com/?p=260429 PRESS RELEASE
Windward’s solution will provide Scan Global Logistics’ customers with a single source of truth of real-time ocean freight data, enhanced visibility, and the tools to optimise decision-making and manage by exception for increased on-time performance.
Copenhagen, November 30, 2023. Scan Global Logistics (SGL), a global full-service logistics provider with a rapid growth rate, has partnered with Windward (LSE: WNWD), the leading Maritime AI™ company. The partnership will allow SGL to proactively identify potential ocean ...

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]]> https://theloadstar.com/scan-global-logistics-elevates-operations-with-the-integration-of-windwards-ai-powered-ocean-freight-visibility/feed/ 0 260429 Bolloré Logistics partners with Winddle to strengthen its PO management service https://theloadstar.com/bollore-logistics-partners-with-winddle-to-strengthen-its-po-management-service/ https://theloadstar.com/bollore-logistics-partners-with-winddle-to-strengthen-its-po-management-service/#respond Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:00:08 +0000 https://theloadstar.com/?p=259677 PRESS RELEASE
In the overseas transport sector, total end-to-end visibility has become essential to ensure smooth operations. Winddle, a collaborative platform for supply chain management, is proud to announce its collaboration with Bolloré Logistics, a major player in the logistics and international transport sector. The aim: to optimize transport operations through integrated management of product orders and supplier collaboration.
Inbound coordination and end-to-end product visibility
Any player in the international transport sector ...

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]]> https://theloadstar.com/bollore-logistics-partners-with-winddle-to-strengthen-its-po-management-service/feed/ 0 259677 FourKites ‘management refresh’ brings in new executives https://theloadstar.com/fourkites-management-refresh-brings-in-new-executives/ https://theloadstar.com/fourkites-management-refresh-brings-in-new-executives/#respond Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:53:07 +0000 https://theloadstar.com/?p=259397 FourKites has today announced additions to its senior leadership team in a bid “to maximise customer value”.  
Sean Fallon, previously president at FourKites from 2017 to 2021, is returning as chief strategy officer, Priya Rajagopalan will take on an expanded role as chief product officer and Mike DeAngelis has joined as head of international solutions.
Described as a “technology industry veteran” , Mr Fallon has a focus on advancing enterprise software ...

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]]> https://theloadstar.com/fourkites-management-refresh-brings-in-new-executives/feed/ 0 259397 ‘Choosier’ shippers want more visibility as supply chain pain points shift https://theloadstar.com/choosier-shippers-want-more-visibility-as-supply-chain-pain-points-shift/ https://theloadstar.com/choosier-shippers-want-more-visibility-as-supply-chain-pain-points-shift/#respond Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:31:00 +0000 https://theloadstar.com/?p=259170 Shippers want more visibility “to be proactive” in areas other than transportation, but investment remains a concern in the current economic environment. 
FourKites CEO Mathew Elenjickal told The Loadstar the requirement for visibility had “changed drastically”.  
He explained: “The pain point in the supply chain shifted away from transport into other parts, like inventory… there were a lot of inventory build-ups at different parts of the supply chain.” 
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]]> https://theloadstar.com/choosier-shippers-want-more-visibility-as-supply-chain-pain-points-shift/feed/ 0 259170 The case for visibility by your customs house broker https://theloadstar.com/the-case-for-visibility-and-who-should-provide-it/ https://theloadstar.com/the-case-for-visibility-and-who-should-provide-it/#respond Sun, 15 Oct 2023 23:00:36 +0000 https://theloadstar.com/?p=256906 What is visibility?
Supply chain visibility refers to the ability to track and trace every shipment from its origin to its final destination in real-time or near-real-time. Container visibility specifically tracks the location, and estimated time of arrival of shipping containers.
This tracking encompasses the entirety of a product’s journey. The goal of visibility is to enhance various aspects of supply chain management, including efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
Here are some key features ...

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