SupplyChain Magazine November 2015 | Page 23

SATELLITE A COMPETITIVE NAVIGATION APP-VANTAGE TECHNOLOGY ges
utilising purpose-driven apps instead of feature-led alternatives , and should understand accepted best practices for selecting and vetting app developers .
Difference-makers The key to a great mobile logistics app is its combination of accessibility and usability . The best apps in this category offer a seamless user interface that is easy to understand , with design and functionality cues users are familiar with and are widely recognised as industry best practices .
In a post-recessionary world , many companies are operating with less inventory on hand . They are instead relying on a deeper understanding of production timelines and shipment tracking to help coordinate production and delivery . Apps that can provide that insight and allow a range of different users to access comprehensive logistics information through a single , easily accessible source are truly revolutionary . This is very different from traditional
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