{"id":30282,"date":"2023-04-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/test.tranistics.com\/nvision\/2023\/04\/21\/how-to-solve-supply-chain-problems-through-shipment-tracking\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T08:48:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T08:48:49","slug":"how-to-solve-supply-chain-problems-through-shipment-tracking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/test.tranistics.com\/nvision\/2023\/04\/21\/how-to-solve-supply-chain-problems-through-shipment-tracking\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Solve Supply Chain Problems Through Shipment Tracking"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>In the current environment, supply chain management can be a complex and challenging process with no shortage of factors to disrupt the flow of freight. And while it\u2019s virtually impossible to plan for all factors, there are ways to create visibility and flexibility with active freight \u2014 namely, shipment tracking.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31012\" src=\"http:\/\/test.tranistics.com\/nvision\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shipment-tracking.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Real-time visibility on the location and status of shipments goes a long way in helping logistics managers navigate a host of unexpected supply chain struggles. Whether it\u2019s rerouting products, avoiding downstream delays, or simply knowing where products are in the chain of custody, shipment tracking is essential in the modern era of supply chain pitfalls.<\/p>\n<h2>Where is Your Freight?<\/h2>\n<p>Shipment tracking provides real-time visibility into two critical variables: <a href=\"https:\/\/ops.fhwa.dot.gov\/freight\/intermodal\/freight_tech_story\/freight_tech_story.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">location and status<\/a>. With this information at their fingertips, logistics managers can make informed decisions to optimize supply chain performance \u2014 and even reduce costs. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Real-time visibility:<\/strong> Information allows logistics managers to monitor the progress of shipments and adjust when needed, often in time to avoid bigger problems downstream.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inventory management:<\/strong> Shipment tracking helps improve inventory management by showing logistics managers where products are and when they\u2019re expected to arrive. This information allows for inventory controls to reduce stockouts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customer service:<\/strong> Shipment tracking provides real-time visibility for managers to proactively communicate with stakeholders downstream about an order\u2019s status and potential delays.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhanced decision-making:<\/strong> With access to real-time shipment and contextual supply chain data, managers can identify trends, optimize processes, and make strategic decisions to drive their businesses forward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Create Visibility in Transit<\/h2>\n<p>While shipment tracking is invaluable, it\u2019s effective only if you have the right technology. It starts with a <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.nvisionglobal.com\/transportation-management-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">next-gen transportation management system<\/a> (TMS) serving as the central repository for logistics oversight and operational decision-making. Through a TMS, managers can track shipments, optimize routes, and make informed decisions to keep their supply chain running smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond a TMS are the technologies responsible for generating the data aggregated into a central command center. This includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychainbrain.com\/articles\/30454-qa-the-new-science-of-freight-tracking-and-tracing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GPS tracking and telematics devices installed on trucks<\/a> and intermodal containers to provide real-time location and status updates. Electronic data interchange (EDI) and application programming interfaces (APIs) are also instrumental in enabling information exchange between different systems to improve supply chain visibility.<\/p>\n<h2>Use Data to Your Advantage<\/h2>\n<p>What are your biggest supply chain disruptors today? They are likely familiar because of their recurring nature. The good news is, if you know them, you can solve them. It\u2019s a matter of pinpointing the data you need to proactively address them, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delayed deliveries<\/li>\n<li>Lost shipments<\/li>\n<li>Inaccurate inventory management<\/li>\n<li>Poor communication<\/li>\n<li>High transportation costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The more data you have across the chain of custody, the easier it is to trace the root causes of service failures back to their catalysts. Once you do, ask yourself a simple question: What could have prevented this in the first place? This is the data you need.<\/p>\n<h2>Visibility Offers Insight<\/h2>\n<p>The key component is visibility. Being able to see where freight is in relation to not only its destination but also any emergent problems is essential to acting accordingly. Whether in pursuit of cost optimization, avoidance of a bottleneck, or simply staying on top of freight ops, it\u2019s all possible through shipment tracking.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta\">Do you have the visibility you need to govern freight operations with agility and confidence? nVision Global can help. Our Impact TMS is designed to give you full transparency into every aspect of supply chain management so you can keep tabs on not just freight but also your entire logistics operations. Learn more at <a class=\"logonvlink\" href=\"https:\/\/corporate.nvisionglobal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">corporate.nvisionglobal.com<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":31012,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30282","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-supply-chain"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/test.tranistics.com\/nvision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30282","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/test.tranistics.com\/nvision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/test.tranistics.com\/nvision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/test.tranistics.com\/nvision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/test.tranistics.com\/nvision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30282"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/test.tranistics.com\/nvision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30282\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/test.tranistics.com\/nvision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31012"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/test.tranistics.com\/nvision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30282"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/test.tranistics.com\/nvision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30282"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/test.tranistics.com\/nvision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30282"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}