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% […]
A Coronavirus Supply Chain Success Story: Public-Private Team Effort to Get Logistics Tech to 1st Responders »
As the CEO of a supply chain visibility technology company, I am well aware of the irony of my own firm becoming a victim of supply chain disruption. But as the world deals with the immense and unprecedented impact of the coronavirus, even Savi was not able to avoid supply chain issues. When your customer […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]