Modern supply chains are extremely complex, involving various stakeholders, regions, transport systems, and even standards. Adding to this complexity is the fact that various software systems used for supply chain management generate data in their own separate silos. It’s tough to draw definitive conclusions and improve supply chain operations when data are disorganized. Therefore, acquiring a unified inflection point that captures all these data in a single location is essential to keep operations running smoothly. Enter supply chain control towers, which give logistics operators full visibility into various systems, processes, assets, etc. in one platform.
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Supply chain visibility is universally agreed upon to be a must-have in the modern enterprise. From tracking when a product leaves a warehouse to final delivery at the customer’s doorstep, real-time updates through the supply chain add value to the customer, as well as ecosystem partners. However, another aspect of the supply chain that needs real-time tracking software services is yard management. Yard Management Systems (YMSs) are the answer, as they provide real-time or near real-time visibility into various trailer activities within a warehouse, dock, or other logistical stop points. From there, the system can automatically schedule pickups/deliveries and allocate assets, such as trailers, trucks, and equipment. The end result is more efficient workflows and data-driven decision-making.
When ABI Research surveyed 1,800 fleet operators last year, the results indicated that 6 out of 10 businesses place fleet electrification as their near-term goal. Consequently, the number of commercial Electric Vehicles (EVs) on the road is forecast to grow from 171,000 in 2020 to approximately 3 million by the decade’s end. Today’s rapid transition to electrified fleets and Zero-Emissions Vehicles (ZEVs) is the result of several internal and external factors. This post covers six of the biggest market drivers for fleet electrification.
Retailers, more than ever, feel the pressure to deliver online orders to consumers at lightning-fast speed. To help make that happen, many companies are leveraging Micro-Fulfillment Centers (MFCs) that keep lower stock inventory levels and get orders out the door more quickly than traditional fulfillment centers. With 87% of retailers struggling with talent acquisition, automation is set to be a massive difference-maker in MFC success. In this post, you’ll read about five of the most promising technologies to carry out micro-fulfillment processes automatically.
Note to reader: This list of leading fleet telematics companies was part of a competitive ranking from 2022. A more updated summary of ABI Research's commercial telematics company rankings can be read in this research highlight.
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Big-name retailers like Amazon and Walmart have set the precedent for next-day and same-day delivery services. In order to accommodate this new e-commerce standard, companies are recognizing the need for Micro-Fulfillment Centers (MFCs). MFCs enable retailers to fulfill customer online orders in a quick fashion and shorten the last mile. This allows retailers to stay competitive and provide cost-effective omnichannel offerings.
In the pharmaceutical supply chain, the margin for error is razor-thin. If there’s a disruption to the delivery of critical drug products or medications, patients' lives, overall health, and well-being could be at stake. Unfortunately, operational vulnerabilities arise as the pharma industry grows tremendously and becomes more globalized. This article highlights five pharmaceutical supply chain challenges that could be remediated with Internet of Things (IoT) track and trace technologies.
