Three Reasons Why You Must Have Digital Supply Chain Security

Your cargo is of high value. Whether it is expensive electronics, pharmaceuticals or shipment of any other products, there is a high probability of some form of theft and pilferage. According to recent reports, businesses with ground based transport suffered an estimated loss of 114 million US$ from theft and pilferage. Therefore, it is imperative to have the latest and innovative digital supply chain tools to ensure the safety and security of your precious cargo.

Information at Your Finger Tips

While your goods are in transit, the smart electronic lock gives you real time tamper alerts. It is not only limited to the alerts but gives essential information regarding all key events like location, deviation of routes, and attempts to access your cargo, if any. This increases the accountability and visibility in operations and improves decision making with better data analysis.

Digital packaging which uses RFID technology and Trace and Track features are on the rise as well.

Improved Internal and External Security While in Transit

Also, the supply chain involves a long list of handlers which includes manufacturers, distributors and retailers. The products exchanges many hands and finally reaches the destination. How can you upgrade the security of your product and prevent tampering? A Digital Supply Chain Security is the answer. This is very helpful in preventing theft and tampering from all stakeholders be it internal or external to your organization.

Safe Passage of Goods and Products

As high value commodities are usually shipped, it is important that they reach their destination without any damage or breakage. For example, if a large quantity of oil is shipped in barrels or drums, it is necessary that these drums remain secure. With products like Secure Twin Padlock from Sepio, it is not possible to open the barrel without leaving a sign that it was tampered thereby improving its safety parameters. 

Sepio is one of the leaders in blending supply chain and digital technologies and offering smart security solutions. The unified IoT platform offers integrated supply chain security solutions, brand protection and consumer engagement. 

The state of the art tools for tracking, security, engagement and verification of the products and shipments through their life cycle enables businesses to dramatically improve their profitability.

Furthermore, the automation of track and trace from factory to distributor to retailers and enabling tamper alerts reduces the problem of counterfeiting and thereby increases brand protection and goodwill as well.