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Real Time Container Tracking with Kyle Henderson

Real Time Container Tracking with Kyle Henderson

FromThe Logistics of Logistics


Real Time Container Tracking with Kyle Henderson

FromThe Logistics of Logistics

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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Jul 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Kyle Henderson and Joe Lynch discuss real time container tracking, which is exactly what Kyle and his team do at Vizion. Kyle is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion, a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry. About Kyle Henderson Kyle Henderson is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion, a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry. With a wealth of experience as a repeat entrepreneur and a veteran in product management, development, and design, Kyle has played pivotal roles in nine early-stage technology startups, including senior product management positions at renowned companies like Fullstory, ClearMetal, Nokia, and NAVTEQ. Prior to his current venture, Kyle dedicated three years to developing a cutting-edge control tower solution for supply chain management. Faced with the challenge of limited data availability, he co-founded Vizion, an API-first solution empowering cargo owners, freight forwarders, and software providers to achieve true supply chain visibility by tracking ocean freight in near real-time. Vizion's remarkable success led to Series A funding in summer 2022, and its API is now utilized by companies worldwide. Kyle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Political Science from Berry College in beautiful Rome, Ga. About Vizion Vizionis a leading tech company that revolutionizes container tracking in the logistics industry. Traditionally, cargo owners and freight forwarders had to rely on manual methods such as calling carriers or visiting websites to track containers across ocean and rail. Vizion changes the game by providing multiple data sources that are already connected, offering instant-on capabilities. Their API normalizes data from various sources, including EDI, AIS, port-terminal events, and direct connections to Class I railways. With data refreshed multiple times daily, latency is reduced to 6 hours or less. Vizion automatically pushes complete, standardized, and detailed container tracking events to any software system or spreadsheet, providing end-to-end visibility for logistic service providers, shippers, and stakeholders. Key Takeaways: Real Time Container Tracking Kyle Henderson is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion, a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry. In the podcast interview, Kyle and Joe discuss real time container tracking. Vizon provides multiple data sources for tracking containers across ocean and rail. The company offers instant-on capabilities, allowing users to track containers without the need to call carriers or visit websites. Vizon's API normalizes data from various sources, including EDI, AIS, port-terminal events, and direct connections to Class I railways. The data is refreshed multiple times daily, reducing latency to 6 hours or less. Vizon automatically pushes complete, standardized, and detailed container tracking events to any software system or spreadsheet. The company has recently launched intermodal rail tracking, providing direct connections to the 7 Class I railways in North America. Users can access real-time container tracking data through Vizon's API, pushing the information to spreadsheets, ERPs, TMS, or other software systems. Vizon allows users to track containers by entering container numbers or master bill of lading. The company's API also provides port and terminal events to enhance visibility, including Last Free Date alerts and Available for Pickup notifications. Vizon serves a wide range of customers, including 3rd Wave, Anvyl, Blackstone Shipping, Freight Mango, Geodis, Mohawk, Overhaul, Redwood, Revolution Beauty, Visco, gtms, and Samsonite. Learn More About Real Time Container Tracking Kyle on LinkedIn Vizion on LinkedIn Vizion YouTube Channel Vizion website Vizion Resource Hub: Whitepapers, Case Studies, & Use Case Guides Episode Sponsor: Tomorrow.io The Biggest Risk Facing Truck Drivers with Dan
Released:
Jul 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Logistics of Logistics is a podcast hosted by industry expert Joe Lynch. Joe interviews founders, executives, and innovators who are shaping the future of logistics and supply chain. Topics include transportation, logistics, warehousing, technology, supply chain, and ecommerce. The Logistics of Logistics audience expects an inside perspective of what’s next in logistics and supply chain delivered via podcasts, videos, and articles. Topics include: Transportation Topics Small package, Small parcel, Air Cargo, Ocean Shipping, Ocean freight, Bulk carriers, Cargo ships, Container ships, Tankers (ocean tankers), Refrigerated ships (reefers), Roll-on/roll-off ships, Multi-purpose ship, General cargo ship, Break bulk cargo, General cargo, Less Than Truckload, LTL, Tractor, Trailers, Tractor-trailers, 48-foot trailer, 53-foot trailer, Truck lift-gate, Truck terminals, Truckload (TL), Full Truckload (FTL), Freight, Palleted freight, Pallets, Fleet acquisition, Equipment, Drivers, Truck Drivers, Driver leasing, Driver training, Driver safety, Hours of Service (HOS), Electronic Logging Device (ELD), Driver outsourcing, Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC) Carrier contract, Spot rates, Contract rates, Pickup and delivery, Carrier Instructions, Freight characteristics, Dock management, Intermodal, Containerization, Containers, Final mile, Last mile, Rail transportation Warehousing Topics Warehouse storage, manufacturers, importers, exporters, wholesalers, transport businesses, customs, Pick and Pack, Sub-assembly, Site Location, Distribution Center Management, Inbound shipping, Outbound shipping, Receiving, Putaway, Put-away, Order processing, Replenishment, Pulling, Restocking, Picking, Validation, Sorting, Distribution Center Management System (DCMS), Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Supply, Demand, Inventory, Inventory Management, Cross-docking, Cross-dock, Ecommerce fulfillment, Fulfillment, Packaging Logistics Topics 3rd party logistics, 3PL, 4th party logistics, 4PL, Just-in-Time (JIT), Payment auditing, Freight auditing, Payment Processing, Freight brokerage, Freight broker, Digital freight brokerage, Digital freight broker, Transparency, Visibility Special Topics Direct to Home, Direct to Store, Sustainability, Green Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Product Lifecycle Management, Supply Chain Security Analysis, Contingency planning, Crisis Planning, Global Expansion, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), Logistics Consulting, Transportation Consulting, Import / Export, Customs, Labor Management, Marketing Services, Customer Service Technology Topics Supply chain technology, Freighttech, Freight tech, Freight technology, EDI, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Predictive Analytics, Technology Services, Web Services, Global Trade Management (GTM), Transportation Management System (TMS), Warehouse Management System (WMS), Supplier Management, Customer Management, Cloud Based Solutions, Wireless