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Intelligent Supply Chain Solutions from iGPS
How Port Automation is Shaping the Supply Chain
Ports play a crucial role in the success of the global supply chain. Over the last several years, port congestion has been at an all-time high, causing major disruptions throughout every industry. Ships waiting to drop their cargo for hours, and sometimes days, outside of shipping ports cause disruptions throughout the rest of the supply…
How Digital Intelligence Builds Supply Chain Resiliency
Industries and consumers across the board have felt the impact of supply chain disruptions over the last several years. From baby formula to semiconductor chips, shortages continue to put strains on every market as businesses work to build back from the challenges posed by the peak of the pandemic. Many companies are hardening their infrastructure…
How Rapid Delivery is Shaping the Supply Chain
The food delivery sector grew rapidly after the onset of the pandemic, and though people have learned to live and work outside the home with increased precautions, consumer demand for delivery, including speedy, same-day food and grocery delivery, has remained high. The speed at which groceries or any number of household products can be distributed…
Using Big Data to Drive the Supply Chain
Supply chains worldwide have faced massive challenges over the last several years. Product shortages, port bottlenecks, labor crises, and more have prompted manufacturers and retailers to invest in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation to alleviate the impacts of supply chain disruptions and help manage optimized logistics. As companies increase their…
The Future of Drones for Package Delivery
Amidst the many changing consumer habits over the past several years, the expansion of e-commerce has pushed many retailers to look for ways to adapt to the growing demand. To keep up with the influx of orders and ensure speedy delivery times for their customers — regardless of their proximity to distribution centers — retailers…
Mass Customization in the Supply Chain
Manufacturers around the world are constantly striving to increase product sales and enhance customer satisfaction. Many businesses are improving supply chain visibility and enhancing their use of technology to meet growing demand and consumer needs. A key tactic in this effort is mass customization. Mass customization involves the process of manufacturing goods that are made…
How Retailers are Adapting to Supply Chain Disruptions
When the pandemic hit and altered the supply chain and consumer behaviors almost immediately, the retail industry had to adapt quickly. Disruptions such as materials shortages, port bottlenecks, labor crises, and more, continue to cause significant challenges for global retailers. To combat some of these interruptions, many retailers have changed their processes and employed new…
What is Supply Chain Convergence?
Over the last few years, supply chain challenges have disrupted almost every level of business. These obstacles include backups at ports, delays in producing and delivering raw materials, and truck driver and other labor shortages. Many of these issues have been exacerbated by the ongoing pandemic, so as companies strive to grapple with these disruptions,…
iGPS is dedicated to being the industry leader of innovative, world-class supply chain solutions leveraging sustainable, intelligent shipping platforms while achieving unmatched value for our customers, investors, and employees.
iGPS is dedicated to being the industry leader of innovative, world-class supply chain solutions leveraging sustainable, intelligent shipping platforms while achieving unmatched value for our customers, investors, and employees.