Overcoming logistics network challenges through advanced transportation visibility
Abstract
The supply chain is often discussed as one cohesive and linear entity. In reality, it is an extended and complex ecosystem. Each player in the ecosystem has a different relationship with the goods it is moving to multiple types of recipients and adds a distinct type of value to the network. In addition, there are numerous supply chain disruptions that can happen along the way. These influences and the scale and complexity of the transportation ecosystem make advance transportation visibility key to any company’s success. This paper explains what real-time visibility platforms are, the capabilities they provide and describes the value they bring to their users. It also provides insights and trends around these platforms as they grow and mature. Readers will get an understanding how to transform their supply chain through visibility while facilitating seamless execution that creates real supply chain value.
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Author's Biography
Bart De Muynck is Chief Industry Officer at project44 where he drives supply chain industry thought leadership and supports customers with their strategies. A logistics industry thought leader with 30 years’ experience, Bart previously served as Vice President of Research at Gartner. He has contributed to publications including WSJ, Inbound Logistics, Logistics Management, DC Velocity, Transport Topics and Bloomberg. Earlier in his career, Bart held logistics roles with PepsiCo, Elemica, Penske Logistics, GE Capital and EY.
Citation
De Muynck, Bart (2023, January 31). Overcoming logistics network challenges through advanced transportation visibility. In the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Procurement, Volume 5, Issue 2. https://doi.org/10.69554/REYC9583.
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