Definition
The ability to see where your goods, orders and shipments actually are at any moment, across all the parties handling them — supplier, shipping line, port, transporter. Real visibility combines carrier tracking data, port status and document milestones into one live picture, so problems like a rolled container or a port delay are spotted in time to act. It is the difference between managing a supply chain and discovering what happened to it afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
What is Supply Chain Visibility?
The ability to see where your goods, orders and shipments actually are at any moment, across all the parties handling them — supplier, shipping line, port, transporter. Real visibility combines carrier tracking data, port status and document milestones into one live picture, so problems like a rolled container or a port delay are spotted in time to act. It is the difference between managing a supply chain and discovering what happened to it afterwards.
Which glossary terms are related to Supply Chain Visibility?
Supply Chain Visibility is a supply chain & warehousing term in the South African import/export industry. Related terms in the same area include 3PL (Third-Party Logistics), 4PL (Fourth-Party Logistics), ABC Analysis, Bonded Logistics, Bonded Warehouse (SOS/OS) — each has its own plain-English definition in the TradeCaravan glossary.