What Is a Supply Chain Control Tower?
By TransVoyant Team If you ask ten different executives to define a supply chain control tower, you will probably get ten different answers. Most of them will involve some sort of oversight and orchestration of supply chain logistics, but they won’t all agree on the full extent of the orchestration that a supply chain tower […]
All About Cold Chain Sensors
By Shari Shahidi I was recently asked by a non-supply chain focused executive, “what’s so difficult about what you guys do? You just need to slap a sensor on every package, then you can see where shipments are in real-time!” I won’t sell the gentleman out who asked me that question, but he obviously has […]
Temperature Controlled Logistics for Cold Chain Management
By T.C. Baker Companies shipping medicines and other patient-critical products are doubling down on temperature-controlled logistics (TCL) for their cold chain management, we found in a recent survey. That’s probably because the environment in which life science companies operate is increasingly complex, being driven by a more and more demanding healthcare agenda. The global need […]
LogiPharma Takeaways for the Pharma Supply Chain
By T.C. Baker LogiPharma 2024 had record attendance, so the rooms and breakout areas were packed. Even the overflow area was full of exhibit booths and stacks of packing containers. It felt like the place to be for pharma supply chain professionals and all the vendors and partners who keep that network running. As I […]
Live Global Supply Chain Situational Awareness for Retailers
Due to the global events of the past few years and rapid digital acceleration, customers’ expectations have changed irrevocably. Building customer-centric and forward-thinking supply chains are key to staying relevant in today’s market. Customers expect a best-in-class experience when it comes to e-commerce. Faster shipping, accurate tracking, flexible delivery options, and a seamless returns process […]
Live Global Supply Chain Situational Awareness for Auto Manufacturers
Corporations serve international markets, and supply chains will shift to serve consumers. The next few months will be painful, but companies need to build new capabilities and rethink work to evolve supply chain processes to be more competitive in the face of this heightened variability. This will not be easy for the traditional leader that […]
Delivering Value at Start of Journey
While Covid-19 has exposed the cracks in global businesses, supply chain leaders now have a seat at the table to build a future-ready enterprise. However, disconnected data, the need for real-time visibility, and the lack of predictive analytics stand in the way of innovation. In 2019, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world […]
Live Global Supply Chain Situational Awareness for Life Sciences
Life Sciences supply chains are unique. The timeliness, quality, and security of the supply chain are critical to the health and welfare of individuals and large populations. Adding to the complexity are the risks inherent with cold chain shipping and the security of the products while in transit. Such parcels require 24/7 monitoring, ensuring patients’ […]
Supply Chain Situational Awareness: Project Approaches to Unlocking Value
As companies look to achieve live supply chain situational awareness (SCSA), three project approaches to deliver a solution and business value are emerging: In-house Best-of-breed solutions and partners for a project managed internally. Led by an IT team with support from a line of business users. Requires heavy system integration. Multi-vendor approach for core capabilities. […]
Digital Supply Chain Journey: Real-Time Monitoring to Live Situational Awareness
The continued development of real-time monitoring (RTM) capabilities such as RFID, IoT devices, GPS tracking, electronic logging devices (ELD), etc., can be a good thing for shippers who need to stay aware of the real-time location and condition of their shipment. As often the case, too much of a good thing presents a challenge. The […]