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 […]
Cargo Chronicles: Overhaul’s global cargo theft webinar series
Over the last few months, Overhaul has released several reports concerning global cargo theft trends. These reports cover a variety of statistics, including the average value of cargo stolen per country and the most targeted product types. To better explore these reports, we recently conducted a series of webinars regarding trends in the US, […]
How Overhaul Enabled a 45-Minute Theft Recovery in Mexico
How design thinking leapfrogged shipment tracking
Overhaul’s Shipment Manager has been part of our platform for years. Our customers use it to create, edit, and track shipments, which helps them understand every leg of their shipment journey. We recently revamped Shipment Manager to make it even easier to use. We also added functionalities for customers trying to manage the delivery time […]
Visibility’s role in solving pharma supply chain challenges
For pharma companies, the hurdles accompanying drug development and clinical trials are only the beginning. Distribution presents additional risks, including potential theft and product damage. Fortunately, with the right technology, many pharma supply chain challenges can be remedied entirely. Here’s a look into the main challenges facing the pharmaceutical industry and how visibility can be […]
Cargo theft in Mexico: examining modus operandi
Mexico is a large country with a high prevalence of cargo theft. Over time, criminal groups have increased the level of violence used to subdue drivers and steal shipments. As violent cargo crime continues to rise in the country, shippers must understand how to identify and prepare against theft. This means knowing common theft trends […]
The benefits of a device agnostic solution
New technology is transforming business processes for many in the supply chain industry. Organizations can quickly note warning signals, solve issues, forecast issues, and more. However, device dependent solutions make it more challenging and complex to get the most out of emerging technologies. This is why teams are quickly turning their attention to device agnostic […]
Why the future of logistics begins with cooperation
Given the complexity of global logistics, the question must be asked: is the logistics industry meeting the needs of the market? Additionally, as increasingly complex geopolitical situations arise, what must the future of logistics look like to encourage growth and resiliency? Recent shocks to global supply chains have caused major disruptions for the industry. From […]
The relationship between risk and cargo insurance coverage
It’s no surprise to anyone who works in the supply chain field that shipping goods from place to place is getting riskier. A myriad of factors impact shipping, including higher costs of ocean freight, labor shortages, and a growing incidence of pilferage and theft of goods in transit or at rest in warehouses. This hasn’t […]
