Managing Supplier Risk and Disruption in the Supply Chain

Trimble Transportation Enterprise is a leading provider of enterprise software to over 2,000 transportation and logistics companies. They have designed an architecture that leverages Hortonworks Big Data solutions and Machine Learning models to power up multiple Blockchains, which improves operational efficiency, cuts down costs and enables building strategic partnerships.

Disruptions continue to affect organizations, including inflation and energy crises. A common reaction to growing uncertainties is to put on hold or stop innovation initiatives, including reducing the use of innovation labs. Innovation labs are a unit within the organization whose mission is to devise novel ideas that can either disrupt or complement the rest of the organization.

The intense competition to hire and retain the best drivers is a challenge for every fleet. The carriers who innovate and stand out as an attractive place for the best drivers to work will gain competitive advantage. A sure way to win the battle for driver loyalty is finding ways to improve the driver’s experience, and leveraging technology is a great place to start.Giving drivers a voice in the planning and management of their trip and offering them choices about their loads are two ways in which carriers can improve a driver’s perception of the company they work for. While many companies are working toward these goals, few have been successful at leveraging their technology and systems for an easy and routine way to interact with their drivers. That is changing.

This webinar is hosted by the LEAD Network Supply Chain Chapter and is presented by Daniela Baudisch, Global Manager Digitalization & Innovation at Schenker AG. Daniela will explore and share the key trends and innovations that are happing in Logistics today to help us get ready for tomorrow.