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Knowledge is Power and
Power Yields Control.

TRANSparency™ is Trans American’s breakthrough supply chain visibility tool which empowers C-level executives with the knowledge they need to optimize outcomes, achieve goals and gain control. What if you had true, end-to-end visibility, allowing you to see exceptions when they occur instead of days later?

Managing Your Supply Chain Can Uncover Opportunities When Challenges Are Managed Proactively

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Challenge of Globalization

More suppliers, carriers and logistics channels over a worldwide geographic area

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Challenge of Poor Visibility

No notice of supplier interruptions and shipment delays until days later

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Challenge of Cost Increases

Longer lead times, more pipeline inventory, increased inventory and logistics costs

Uncover Your Opportunities
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Turn Supply Chain Challenges Into New Opportunities

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    Are your shipments being held up at the border?

    Every day, businesses big and small find themselves facing unanticipated delays at the border. These delays can be a nuisance at best and a supply chain nightmare at worst. They are frustrating, stressful and costly – and they’re also avoidable. The most common reasons for delays: Incomplete or incorrect documentation is the most common reason... Read more : Are your shipments being held up at the border?

    The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the signing of a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with Australia’s Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) regarding their respective Trusted Trader programs. This MRA signifies that the CBSA’s Partners in Protection program members will be recognized by, and receive trade facilitation benefits from the DIPB.  CBSA Notice:… Read more : Canada and Australia Mutual Recognition Arrangement

    Shippers and carriers alike are working to reduce the issue of over or under booked vessels caused by flaws in the container booking processes. One idea is to charge a cancelation fee if shippers do not ship the volume committed to on a given booking.  Another challenge the industry faces is the need for improved… Read more : Efforts to Reduce Container No-Shows

    The General Accountability Office (GAO) has issued a report on Supply Chain Security. The GAO recommendations include that U.S. Customs & Border Protection  (1) enforce the Container Status Message (CSM) requirement when targeters identify carriers’ noncompliance; (2) evaluate the effect of enforcement strategies on compliance at the port level; and (3) collect additional performance information… Read more : General Accountability Office Report on Supply Chain Security

    Turn times in Los Angeles and Long Beach in July were at an average of 90 minutes and with peak season coming up there is concern for further congestion. Chassis dislocations are also a concern as the peak season approaches especially for the terminals that are already managing increased volume due to the ocean carrier… Read more : Los Angeles – Long Beach Peak Season