Glossar

Transparency enables the clear presentation of information, processes, and statuses within logistics and industrial workflows. It creates a reliable data foundation and supports informed decision-making by providing easy access to relevant information.

In logistics, transparency is achieved through the collection, integration, and analysis of process data from systems such as DWS, WMS, TMS, and sensor technology. This provides companies with insight into the movement of goods, inventory levels, transport status, and process performance. A high degree of transparency supports the optimization of workflows, improves responsiveness to deviations, and increases process reliability throughout the entire supply chain.

Practical example:
A logistics company uses interconnected systems to retrieve and analyze up-to-date information on shipment status, inventory levels, and transportation processes at any time.

See also: Data exchange, Data collection, Digitization, Shipment tracking, Supply chain visibility, Traceability, Track & Trace, Validation