Weathering supply chain disruptions is a challenging and complex task. Hurricane Harvey may well be one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, with a projected price tag of $160M. As Hurricane Irma continues its journey, human costs of this natural disaster are still being tallied. Close to seven million Florida residents are without […]
7 Unexpected Uses for the Industrial IoT »
There is a lot of growth toward implementing new technology innovations within supply chains, and the logical extension of the IoT to industrial applications has the potential to transform numerous industries, including transportation, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and energy. The disruptive power of the Industrial IoT will bring non-technology industries into the digital age by connecting machines, […]
Better Supply Chain Planning with ETA »
The current challenge for any supply chain is to be faster and more transparent than ever before, while continuing to remain profitable and productive. True visibility across the supply chain plays a major factor in optimizing performance, namely because true visibility doesn’t just show dots on a map, but it provides insight into less visible […]
Resolve to Adopt IoT Technologies This Year »
Happy New Year! With each new year, you have the opportunity to evaluate the past year and set goals and strategies for the coming year. This year, at Savi, we want to help companies take advantage of the immense opportunity to leverage what is possible with the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, and advanced analytics. […]
Optimizing the Holiday Supply Chain with Reliable ETA »
*This article was previously published on the Inbound Logistics website. Timeliness is top of mind during the holiday season. As Santa prepares for his ride around the world to give every child a gift by Christmas morning, product companies and retailers are also busy planning to meet increasing customer delivery demands during the holidays. Santa […]
Uncover What IDC Thinks Will Change Supply Chains Indefinitely »
Modern supply chains are complex and dynamic. In order to stay competitive, organizations must be able to adapt quickly to disruptions and anticipate future changes. With ever-present challenges surrounding visibility, product complexity, data collection and analysis, and customer demand, supply chain organizations need to “build a level of agility, risk mitigation, and resilience into their […]
Why Your Visibility Never Works Out the Way You Planned »
Nowadays, it seems as if instant gratification isn’t fast enough. We all experience the need to stay informed at an immediate rate. This need is intensified if your organization depends on receiving timely information in order to maintain a healthy supply chain and meet your customer’s needs. Whether you’re placing an order online, storing goods […]
How to Monitor Metrics to Optimize Performance »
With too many metrics, too much unfiltered data, and ever-present change, many organizations struggle to focus on the most important metrics for their organization. When everything appears relevant, it’s easy to become overwhelmed or bogged down by metrics that are neither beneficial nor noteworthy to your overall success. Yet focusing on the right metrics is […]
Three Ways to Boost Supply Chain Survival in the Digital Future »
Advances in technology are fundamentally changing the way that businesses operate in virtually every industry. For the supply chain industry, specifically, this means that businesses are looking for fast-paced, streamlined, and real-time solutions to optimize supply chain performance and minimize supply chain risk to better meet their customer’s needs. Modern supply chains are complex, and […]
Reporting vs. Analytics: The Tools for Positive Growth »
There’s an old saying: Change is the only constant. If we applied this concept to business, what would it mean for your organization? And more importantly, do you have the resources and tools to stay afloat of the constant change in the supply chain industry? Additionally, if change is the only constant, then it is […]
Develop Metrics That Work For You »
With today’s reporting tools, and with so much data being generated, many organizations struggle to focus on the most important metrics for their organization. When everything appears relevant, it’s easy to become overwhelmed or bogged down by metrics that are neither beneficial nor noteworthy. Yet focusing on the right metrics is critical to any organization’s […]
The New Flexibility of Being “On Time” »
There are many actions in your supply chain that must be managed in order to make sure your goods arrive at their destination on time. Even with precision planning, as soon as goods are on the road, you no longer have control. You know that there may be disruptions that will cause your arrival time […]
Visibility is a Murky Word »
While heading home from work the other day, my car interrupted my thoughts with a chime and message on my dashboard alerting me that I needed an oil change. I thought, “How did my car know that I needed an oil change sooner than the generally recommended 3,000-5,000 miles?” In that moment, I realized that […]
Valuable Business Intelligence – Savi Tracking Release 3.2.2 »
Improved Usability with Savi Tracking Release 3.2.2 We understand the time it takes to run your operations, so we get that you need to access your valuable information quickly and efficiently. That’s why the latest release for Savi Tracking focuses on usability improvements so you don’t waste valuable time trying to locate your information. Savi […]
Big Data Analytics – Test Before You Invest »
Big data remains one of the hottest topics on the planet. Barely a week goes by where I don’t get some kind of offer related to big data—download a white paper, go to this conference, attend that webinar, look at this new product offering. It’s not just talk either–I’ve spoken with business leaders who are […]