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Ian Perotto, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Atlante, discusses turning visibility into resilience in an uncertain world
The past few years have underscored a simple truth for logistics leaders: resilience is no longer a desirable attribute of supply chains; it is an operational necessity. Geopolitical tensions, climate-related disruption, labor shortages, port strikes, congestion and fluctuating consumer demand continue to test even the most established networks. In this context, the concept of the‘ smart supply chain’ has
moved rapidly from buzzword to business imperative. Smart supply chains are not defined by a single technology, but by the intelligent integration of digital tools that enable greater visibility, faster decision-making and closer collaboration between people and machines along the“ end-to-end” journey. From sensor-based monitoring and advanced Transportation Management Systems( TMS) to robotics and human – machine collaboration in warehouses, these technologies are fundamentally changing how logistics teams plan, execute, optimize and deliver the movement of goods.
Visibility as the foundation of smarter logistics
End-to-end visibility remains the cornerstone of any smart supply chain. Without a clear, real-time understanding of where products are, in what condition,
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