Supply Chain Information Highway
Case Study
One of America's premier seaports needed better visibility into cargo locations for complete optimization. We built a real-time data-sharing platform: driving efficiency across their supply chain operations.
IMPACT
The Supply Chain Information Highway improved real-time data visibility, increased decision-making speed and created a scalable platform for the Port of Long Beach.
INDUSTRY
Port and Supply Chain Management
KEY SERVICES
- Real-Time Data Integration
- Data Architecture Design
- Supply Chain Efficiency Optimization
KEY TECHNOLOGIES
- Cloud-Based Platforms
- Secure API Integration
- Scalable Infrastructure for Data Sharing
THE SITUATION
The Port of Long Beach (POLB) is a pivotal player in global trade, serving as the second busiest container port in the U.S. and ranking as the 21st busiest port worldwide. POLB believes it is more important than ever to have full visibility and transparency for shipments. They require a tool that supports their partners in scheduling and planning prior to cargo arrival and reducing delays during each hand-off between modes of transportation.
THE APPROACH
Engaged to provide a proof of concept (POC) at one terminal at the port to prove out the viability of a data tool where users can glean visibility to their freight in real-time. Given the data would be accessible by more than just port users, the POC would need to reside in the cloud with built-in data security. With our logistics expertise, we understood that incoming data would be diverse and originate from disparate systems, so data ingestion routines and business rules engines would need to be robust, flexible and easily expandable. Data extraction would need to be well defined, provided on a self-serve basis and only be available to authenticated users.
THE RESULTS
Real-Time Visibility
The Supply Chain Information Highway (SCIH) POC demonstrates the value that can be achieved utilizing this data visibility tool. By enabling real-time visibility, users can make more informed and faster operational decisions and will be empowered to optimize their supply chains and staff.
Supply Chain Optimization
The proof of concept can be expanded and operationalized to other terminals and ports to become the solution for supply chain issues.
Expansion Potential
The SCIH is built in a secure, highly available and well proven cloud environment for authorized supply chain partners to access data to improve cargo visibility o optimize container movement and gain efficiencies.
Secure and Efficient Data Access
Data extraction is available via Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and is only available to authorized users.
CUSTOMER IMPACT
Enhanced Supply Chain Visibility
Faster Decision-Making
Scalability for Future Growth
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