Applications

There are many possible implementations of SeeTrak in supply chain applications. They all essentially boil down to the ability to secure a shipment and track it on demand as a self service without requiring system integration and software installations. Users can subscribe to supply chain events and exceptions of their interest and method of notification (email, SMS or webservices).

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Examples of SeeTrak applications

  • 3PL transportation services providers who want to provide value added services to their customers. High value goods (explosives, precious metals, chemicals, electronics, tobacco, Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals) are targets for theft. With SeeTrak security devices deployed, the customer, the customer’s customer and the 3PL itself can monitor the security of the shipment from origin to destination.
  • A 3PL may not be able to provide end-to-end services and uses other service providers to provide services in various countries. SeeTrak enables the monitoring of the quality of service delivered by partners.
  • Enterprises working on homeland security or customs compliance/fast-track programs (CTPAT, FP7,..).
  • Enterprises concerned about the quality of products such as Agro products (Tobacco, Olives, fruits,..) that require environmental monitoring.
  • Enterprise logistics teams developing new trade lanes or reducing lead times in existing routes.
  • Computer manufacturers who use contract manufacturers in Asia to deliver finished product to their retail channel customers using a 3PL to provide logistics services.
  • Pharmaceutical/High value goods manufacturers with offshore manufacturing locations shipping product to other locations.
  • Institutional programs to reduce theft and adulteration/contamination of Oil from tankers.
  • Integrity and security of containers from ports to bonded warehouses.
  • Integrity and security of containers at yards and trans-shipment locations.

In several land locked countries in Africa for example, revenue collection is critical to the national economy. Goods designated for another country arriving or transiting thru a country have implications in duties and taxes collected. Armed escorts and Toll-Gates are used to ensure goods cross borders as intended or declared. SeeTrak provides a digital escort as an alternative with the benefit of providing real time visibility to shippers, consignees and institutional authorities.

Application Benefits

  • Immediate ROI on first use
  • 3PLs can provide on demand services to their customers for additional revenue
  • 3PLs can monitor services provided by their outsourced partners
  • 3PLs can monitor their performance to meet guaranteed delivery dates
  • When exceptions occur, the chain of custody is known
  • Enterprises improve quality of service
  • Enterprises improve quality of goods delivered
  • New source of accurate data
  • New source of accurate data improves the quality of ERP and Sales & Operational Planning
  • Everybody saves cost by eliminating inefficiencies in the supply chain