WHERE ’ S YOUR CARGO ?
can erode efficiency , profitability and competitive standing . Trailer tracking management systems help maintain the integrity of the supply chain , particularly with shipping , an aspect often seen as a key area for loss of control and visibility .
Adopting or requiring such technology enables supply chain managers to have eyes on shipments at all times , improving customer service and enhancing transportation management to control costs and increase ROI . When deliveries are made on time and without incident , partners and customers across the supply chain remain happy . load , theft affects indirect costs such as product replacement and higher insurance premiums .
With a trailer tracking system in place , managers are alerted when trailer doors are opened or if trailers enter unauthorised locations . If a trailer is stolen , tracking systems will report its location , which can be given to police , increasing the chances of it being recovered with cargo still intact .
Blind spots across the supply chain
Cargo theft is a serious concern
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