Manufacturing Magazine August 2015 | Page 18

TECHNOLOGY
retailers and large 3PLs all have the flexibility to use the multimodal transportation partners they need to keep their supply chains moving . Using cloud technology that promotes collaboration would give real-time assessments and analysis of any disruptions to the process , such as bad weather , traffic or delays , and live-time course correction to ensure shipments get to their end location on time and with no additional fees .
The flexibility , visibility and cost effectiveness that cloud-based solutions provide can prove to be the biggest benefits to many enterprises .
If you haven ’ t made the switch , it ’ s time The time is now to make the switch to cloud-based technologies and the key to doing so is determining how your stakeholders are able to best collaborate with you via an
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