With a global supply chain, it's vital to manage information very closely, emphasizes Carla Reed, senior vice president of the supply chain risk management practice at Marsh Inc. As the transfer points increase, so does the risk that cargo will be left behind. Today, technology that pinpoints cargo's location in real time is standard throughout the supply chain. It's vital to understand where shippers need information and where innovation can occur, Reed says.
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