Netflix has revolutionized the way we watch movies and TV shows. By embracing innovation and employing new technologies, it has made the process of picking and watching on-demand movies easy and inexpensive. Innovative companies can follow Netflix’s model and transform their supply chain operations using some of the same technologies. How? A lot of the […]
3 breakthrough technologies to gain control of your supply chain »
Last week we talked about why companies that are outsourcing their logistics operations cannot rely on milestone-based systems. Using the Internet of Thing (IoT) technologies to know the real-time location and condition of all shipments and products is the first step to gaining in-transit visibility. The next step is to gain control of the supply […]
Big Data vs. Small Data: IoT Value is in the Analytics »
With all the hype around IoT, you’ve been told over and over again that Big Data has the potential to change the supply chain. You already know that your devices are generating data, and you expect to yield all the benefits that Big Data has to offer. But what exactly is Big Data, and how […]
Supply Chain Trends to Take Advantage of in 2016 »
As we closeout the year, we look forward to the refresh of the calendar year and all the excitement that comes with new goals and strategies for 2016. We’ve compiled a list of supply chain trends that are expected in the new year. Investing in Technology Innovations IDC anticipates that Internet of Things (IoT) technologies […]
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 […]
Are Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics Right For My Company? »
What if we could tell you that your supply chain logistics data has an enormous amount of untapped potential waiting to be explored? Many companies are already collecting data from enterprise systems, telematics devices, sensors, and real-time data feeds, such as weather and traffic. Despite this, due to the varied formats and the vast quantity […]
What’s Data got to do With an Interconnected Supply Chain? »
*A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to write a guest blog post for Supply Chain Insights Global Summit blog to discuss the power that IoT and Big Data have on building better, smarter supply chains. This post was originally shared on their blog. The moment I wake every morning, data is being generated […]
Back to School: IoT Benefits 101 »
Last week at the IoT Evolution Expo in Las Vegas, leading industry companies, experts, and analysts discussed the current and future challenges and opportunities in the IoT space. One of the major themes surrounded educating companies of the value of investing in IoT technologies. If you have been following Savi’s posts over the last two […]
How to Architect for the Internet of Things (IoT) »
This article has been updated. While this podcast is not a recent one, interestingly enough, the architecture question is still very relevant and useful to understand how Savi products are engineered to handle massive data ingest. Jim Haughwout had the pleasure of doing a podcast with Forbes-contributor Mike Kavis on how to architect for the Internet of […]
Reusable Containers: The Under-Appreciated Champions of the Supply Chain »
How often do you think about reusable containers? My guess is not very often, right? Reusable containers, however, are essential for enabling all aspects of the supply chain. Coming in all shapes and sizes, containers are essential to many industries–transportation, oil & gas, heavy equipment manufacturing, waste management & recycling to name a few. Basically, […]