In the complex supply chain landscape, disruptions can stem from a variety of factors – from cross-border issues and labor strikes to missing goods and transportation bottlenecks. Regardless of the trigger, the impact is consistently detrimental, affecting operations, profitability and overall customer satisfaction. The challenge often lies in the lack of comprehensive visibility into these supply chain events. Now imagine the transformative potential unleashed by integrating live trackers – a tool for real-time status updates for your shipments that you can access at any time. Imagine a reality where your shipment data is always available, 24/7, and seamlessly transcends geographic boundaries.
Enhancing Supply Chain Visibility: Evolution from RFID to IoT-Based Live Trackers
There is a plethora of track and trace solutions available to enhance the visibility of the supply chain. Over the years, Spectos has harnessed the potential of RFID technology to meticulously monitor the quality of service provided by logistics service providers. Considered a triumphant methodology for measuring quality, RFID technology is a reliable tool for optimizing specific workflows. However, in its quest for end-to-end supply chain visibility, RFID has a major drawback: the collection of shipment information occurs only at predetermined points defined by RFID gates.
The limitations of RFID technology, which require the deployment of a dedicated reader infrastructure, make it capable of providing only fragmentary data. In scenarios where events occur between these designated reading points, the prospect of determining the underlying causes becomes a daunting endeavor. To pave the way for uninterrupted quality monitoring across the supply chain spectrum, Spectos has proactively expanded its technological repertoire with the introduction of IoT-based live trackers.
Working in tandem with RFID technology, these live trackers emerge as a complementary facet, unraveling intricate insights into the complex supply chain landscape and preparing stakeholders for unforeseen contingencies.
Empowering Delivery Quality Monitoring: Benefits of Live Trackers for Logistics
In the complex landscape of postal and logistics services, the quest for improved service quality depends on effective shipment tracking. Delving into the realm of live tracking reveals a wealth of benefits that work seamlessly together to drive continuous improvement in operations.
Supply chain excellence with Live Trackers: This is how Spectos uses tracking data for quality monitoring and performance optimization
In the journey of letters and parcels to their final destinations, they navigate through a network of sorting centers, depots, and hubs. These logistical processes pivot on precision timing and scheduling. Any delays or interruptions send ripples across the entire delivery operation, from sorting center adjustments to post-transport reorganization, inevitably prolonging the customer’s wait.
Spectos has a goal: to assist postal operators in enhancing the quality of intricate logistics networks by enabling ongoing quality monitoring. Integrating live tracking data into supply chain monitoring helps fill information gaps. For instance, dvs – Deutscher Versand Service, a customer of Spectos, employs live tracking alongside RFID measurements. This combination offers detailed analysis of delivery processes and helps investigate delays.
All tracking data, along with input from the test panel, is gathered, analyzed, and displayed in specific cockpits and dashboards for postal and logistics operators. Continuously monitoring and analyzing the supply chain serves as a vital tool for quality management, enabling companies to implement targeted improvement measures systematically.
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Live tracking devices cannot prevent delays in transport, but they can help identify the causes of disruptions early on. This allows companies to react in both the short and long term. Proactive supply chain management takes the stress out of daily operations and, most importantly, improves partner relationships, service quality and customer satisfaction.
What challenges are you currently facing? When looking for a supply chain solution, it can be difficult to make a strategic choice. But we have an idea how to make your decision easier. Find out if our Live Tracker is a solution that meets your needs and fits your processes. Your supply chain visibility solution may be just a click away.
