When it rains, it pours. With the 2020 hurricane season beginning while supply chains worldwide are still dealing with widespread disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic, that old saying feels particularly relevant right now. And this hurricane season could be a challenging one. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that there is a 60% […]
How IoT Is Helping Chemical Supply Chains Increase Agility »
Over the last ten years, the U.S. has become flush with inexpensive gas and petrochemical feedstocks, a result of the shale-drilling revolution. Now, US producers have an abundance of petrochemical products and plastics available. Because U.S. markets haven’t been able to absorb the massive capacity increase, chemical companies have turned to overseas customers. However, shipping […]
Gartner 2019 Supply Chain Executive Conference Recap: An Era of Digital & Physical Convergence »
Savi attended the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference again this year in Phoenix. It was exciting to be at the intersection of smart people in the industry, clients that inspire, and technology innovation. One thing I’ve noticed at supply chain conferences over the last 10 years is that “digitization” has been like the weather —everybody […]
TPM 2019 Recap–Embracing Technology to Address Capacity, Transparency and Risk in Ocean Shipping »
Last week, the Savi Team once again attended the 2019 Trans-Pacific Maritime (TPM) conference in Long Beach, California. This year, the team detected a noticeable shift in the conversation. TPM 2018 sessions discussed similar topics regarding ocean shipments, but now, there was an overarching, persistent dialogue about the influence of technology in global transportation. Supply […]
Manage Your Supply Chain Risks with End-To-End Visibility »
Imagine a company sends out a truck shipment with high-value goods on board. Everything is going according to plan–the truck is scheduled for on-time delivery and the goods are safe and secure. But then, something goes wrong. It could be extreme winter temperatures disrupting the stability of the goods. Or, it could have something to […]
Savi’s Data Scientists Talk to Tomorrow’s Coders at Riverside Elementary School STEAM »
Yesterday was a field day! Brian Moran, former VP of Product, asked us if we wanted to meet with Riverside Elementary School STEAM students to give them an inside view of what it is like to be a coder and data scientist. Of course, we said yes! Two of our data scientists, Heather Krieger and […]
How Is Your Company Hedging the Increased Risk Tariffs Bring to Your Supply Chain? »
In September, the U.S. placed $200 billion worth of tariffs on Chinese imports–on top of the $50 billion worth already taxed earlier this year. As a result, nearly half of Chinese imports into the U.S. face levies. With the new tariffs the U.S. has added to international trade deals, having an agile and flexible supply […]
Pharmaceutical Supply Chains Need Supply Chain Visibility Tools »
The pharmaceutical industry is a huge global business with an intricate supply chain that demands visibility and transparency. The top drug-makers are conglomerates, with divisions and research arms located across multiple geographic regions operating across complex partner ecosystems. Adding to the complexity, partners may own entire segments of the value chain, making effective supply chain […]
The Best Way to Disrupt Your Supply Chain Management? 100% Supply Chain Visibility and Accurate ETAs. »
As businesses become more customer-focused, there is even more pressure to solve for supply chain challenges and reach 100% supply chain visibility. “You are only as strong as your weakest link.” Therefore, it’s necessary to look at every section of the journey – not just at internal systems but also to collaborate with carriers and […]
Fine-Tune Your Supply Chain By Looking at Amazon »
The world’s largest online marketplace has set their sights on a new goal — becoming a huge global 4PL. Heads up UPS and FedEx, Amazon is piloting package delivery in Los Angeles for marketplace customers. By amassing worldwide logistics assets, Amazon can provide better delivery performance to its online marketplace customers. From there, it can move horizontally to […]
Supply Chain Management Software From 2008 Won’t Cut It »
Ten years ago, EDI was real-time. Not now. For more than a decade, supply chain professionals have used sophisticated software and hardware to manage inventory levels, optimize labor and reduce transportation costs yet all these systems use a technology that is 50 years old that was not designed for use with any of these systems. […]