SupplyChain Magazine March 2015 | Page 12

LOGISTICS
products arrive at each destination on time ; saving time and money .
In industries where the slight delay of one component could set production back significantly , it ’ s now possible for manufacturers to take control of their supply chains as never before . The FedEx Priority Alert service , for instance , is specifically designed for customers requiring a high degree of shipment visibility and delivery compliance for critical , high-value and time-sensitive shipments , achieved by offering advanced monitoring of the shipment and recovery features .
The FedEx Priority Alert service can be combined with the SenseAware powered by FedEx service to add increased control over deliveries . SenseAware offers near-real-time visibility and the ability to collaborate and share that information with business partners . Accessed through dedicated software , shipping managers not only gain a precise location of their shipment , but also its status in terms of temperature , exposure to light , humidity , barometric pressure and shock . This adds an extra layer of efficiency and competitiveness to the supply chain . Using both

‘ Using both Priority Alert and SenseAware , manufacturers have ultimate control over their products , allowing them to monitor their products ensuring they arrive at their destination on time and in a goodcondition .’

12 March 2015