Overhaul’s white paper on theft by deception
Theft by deception, aka theft by fraud or strategic theft, is a growing problem for supply chains. Different from straight theft, strategic theft involves skilled criminals using deception and highly planned, coordinated attacks in order to steal cargo. Unfortunately, many shippers remain unaware of what these crimes look like and how to prevent them. […]
5 ways to identify and combat organized retail crime
The retail industry has traditionally been responsible for managing inventory, assisting customers, and handling returns and sales. But recently, their responsibilities have expanded to include something unfortunate: keeping an eye out for criminals. Specifically, organized retail crime (ORC) threatens all stages of retail, from warehousing to transportation and the selling of goods. As criminals grow […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024
Every year, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8th to honor women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. This year’s theme is inspire inclusion, which is something Overhaul takes seriously. To honor the day, we asked several of our women leaders to tell us about their supply chain challenges and triumphs. We also […]
3 steps to cultivate sustainable supply chains
Sustainable supply chains are enduring supply chains. They help companies meet corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals while working toward a better, healthier environment. They can also do wonders for your brand reputation and even save you money. But what is supply chain sustainability, exactly? And how can your company safely, swiftly, and sustainably transport products? […]
The unhealthy relationship between pharma LSPs and theft
Healthcare logistics service providers (LSPs) play an important role in ensuring pharma products arrive safely and on-time. While in-transit, these products require extreme care, including temperature- controlled packaging and strict compliance standards. However, even with these solutions, spikes in cargo theft have made it difficult for LSPs to keep their customers’ products safe. Here’s why […]
Unpacking China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Launched in 2013, the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has invested over $930 billion in development projects around the world. These projects range from transport links and port developments to power generation and communications technology. The BRI brand became the vehicle for Chinese outbound investment and a main focus of China’s foreign policy. It […]
Overhaul’s fleet visibility and management tool
Trucks and trailers enable shippers and 3PLs to carry their cargo where it needs to go. But if you lose track of your assets — in the yard or in-transit — it’s worse than not having them. A defective asset can delay a shipment, and a lost asset means financial loss, as well as other […]
The growing impact of climate change on supply chains
Global trade and supply chains are still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic while simultaneously responding to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. However, these are only temporary setbacks compared to the looming threat of global warming and climate change. Rising temperatures, extreme weather, and logistics disruptions have become increasingly frequent, severe, and harder to predict. This […]
5 challenges facing avocado transportation in Mexico
Avocados are tropical fruits most notably produced in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Colombia, Indonesia, Kenya, Chile, and Israel. Due to their potential health benefits and versatility, the demand for avocados has skyrocketed in recent years. Avocado consumption per capita has essentially quadrupled since 2001, and Americans consumed 2.7 billion pounds of them in 2020 […]
Overhaul’s comprehensive shipment visibility tool
Shipping cargo from point A to point B is rarely a straightforward process. Roadblocks can take the form of everything from inclement weather to congested ports or even cargo theft attempts. These delays can result in unhappy customers, or even spoiled products. But with shipment visibility tools, you’ll gain immediate insight into these events […]
