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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Insights and Takeaways from CSCMP’s Annual Conference »
Over the past few days, supply chain colleagues gathered in San Diego to share ideas and insights on the exciting changes happening in the industry. Here are just a few highlights from the conference: On Building Great Companies Industry leader, Howard Schultz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Starbucks, shared insight on how to grow […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Five Benefits of Investing in Operational Intelligence »
The phrase “operational intelligence” has been floating around a lot lately. And with the phrase comes impressive claims that operational intelligence yields improved performance and visibility for supply chain operations. According to Ventana Research, operational intelligence is defined as, “a set of event-centered information and analytics processes operating across the extended organization that enable people […]
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 […]