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Advanced Supply Chain Visibility

Freight forwarders and 3PL providers implement advanced supply chain visibility to track shipments, inventory, and supplier performance end-to-end.

Last updated: 8 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/operations/our-insights/the-rise-of-advanced-supply-chain-visibility

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Freight forwarders and 3PL providers implement advanced supply chain visibility to track shipments, inventory, and supplier performance end-to-end. This integrates real-time data streams from diverse sources—GPS, RFID sensors, IoT devices, customs declarations, production systems—into a unified dashboard. The system automatically flags anomalies (delays, temperature breaches, routing deviations), triggers alerts, and enables rapid corrective actions before business continuity or compliance risks materialize.

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Passar Hub: Everything on the new Swiss customs system

Passar replaces E-dec and NCTS. Passar 1.0 (export) is live, Passar 2.0 (import) starts from Q2 2026. Roadmap, ePortal registration, deadlines and FAQ — all on one page.

Passar 1.0Passar 2.0 → Q2 2026Passar 3.0 → Q2 2027

Passar Hub →Declar Info

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