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Editor’s Choice: Redefining Real-time Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

Today’s article comes from Matt Elenjickal, Founder and CEO at FourKites, and looks at redefining real-time visibility. When you look at the real-time supply chain visibility market of several years ago, it was all about solving or addressing foundational use cases: Where’s my shipment? What’s my ETA?

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From Real-Time Visibility to Real-Time Decisions: Data’s Value Is Propagating Across Global Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility. And in the intervening years — as we’ve leveraged real-time data, ML and AI to help countless companies answer the “where’s my truck” question — I’ve continued to underscore that visibility is a foundational technology.

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Beyond Borders: The Impact of Visibility on Imports

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Companies worldwide seek to capitalize on cost efficiencies by sourcing goods from foreign markets. However, the advantages of globalization come with challenges, and one of the key elements that can make or break the import management process is shipment visibility. The importance of shipment visibility cannot be overstated.

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Inflation + Source-to-Pay Strategies: The Cure for the Common Price Hike

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Understanding how inflation impacts procurement and then taking action to mitigate its effects is essential for any business looking to stay ahead of the game. How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects of a business, including its ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy.

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The Counter to Constant Supply Chain Volatility Is Pervasive Visibility and Industry Collaboration

Logistics Viewpoints

Real-time transportation visibility platforms tell shippers and their broker/carrier partners where their freight is at any point on its journey. Until we have this kind of pervasive visibility, inventory management will continue to be largely an exercise in futility. Digital transformation is the formula.

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Do You See What I See? How to Select a TMS Visibility Platform for Improved Speed, Quality, and Cost

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To test the thinking and visibility of his students, Socrates held up a white ball in front of his student and asked, “What color is the ball?”. Next time, before you answer,” said Socrates, “examine both sides.”. Indeed, who couldn’t benefit from improved transportation visibility? Real-Time Transportation Visibility Defined.

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Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers

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Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.