![There is a strong need for transparency and integrity throughout the supply chain. Intel can help. [shutterstock: 784765822, Avigator Thailand]](https://e3zine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/intel_connected-logistics-platform_supply-chain_shutterstock_784765822web-845x355.jpg)
There is a strong need for transparency and integrity throughout the supply chain. Intel can help. [shutterstock: 784765822, Avigator Thailand]
Intel announced the Intel Connected Logistics Platform (Intel CLP), a cost-effective internet of things (IoT) solution enabling users to monitor the condition and location of assets in any environment throughout the supply chain.
![Intelligent warehousing will be crucial for a logistics company's future market success. [shutterstock: 238796200, Dmitry Kalinovsky]](https://e3zine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/warehousing_intelligent_trade_shutterstock_238796200web-845x355.jpg)
Intelligent warehousing will be crucial for a logistics company's future market success. [shutterstock: 238796200, Dmitry Kalinovsky]
The intelligent warehouse of the future is interactive and deploys a combination of machine learning and human services.
![Digital supply chains are crucial for business success. Many companies try to implement them - and fail miserably. [shutterstock: 1221358780, Travel mania]](https://e3zine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/digital-supply-chain_capgemini_shutterstock_1221358780web-845x355.jpg)
Digital supply chains are crucial for business success. Many companies try to implement them - and fail miserably. [shutterstock: 1221358780, Travel mania]
A new study from the Capgemini research institute titled “The digital supply chain’s missing link: focus” has identified a clear gap between expectations of what supply chain digitization can deliver, and the reality of what companies are currently achieving.
![Transparency is one of the most important assets of a logistics company. Since SAP systems are not able to provide it, add-ons have to be used. [shutterstock: 1120945358, everything possible]](https://e3zine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/supply-chain_GIB_Baier-and-Schneider_shutterstock_1120945358web-845x355.jpg)
Transparency is one of the most important assets of a logistics company. Since SAP systems are not able to provide it, add-ons have to be used. [shutterstock: 1120945358, everything possible]
Transparency is one of the most crucial success factors for an efficient supply chain. As the standard SAP system alone no longer satisfied the requirements of a centralized supply chain for the entire company group, a global manufacturer of paper products decided to implement an SAP add-on for the optimization of SAP-controlled logistics processes.
![SAP launched a customer intiative focused on intelligent supply chains to transform logistics. [shutterstock: 1006106788, julia.m]](https://e3zine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/intelligent-supply-chain_customer-initiative_shutterstock_1006106788web-845x355.jpg)
SAP launched a customer intiative focused on intelligent supply chains to transform logistics. [shutterstock: 1006106788, julia.m]
SAP announced the intelligent supply chain for assets customer initiative, which brings together SAP and its customers to transform businesses in supply chain planning and asset management.
![Arvato SCM Solutions expanded its logistics network to serve the U.S. nationwide. [shutterstock: 1060802054, julia.m]](https://e3zine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/logistics-network_arvato_scm_shutterstock_1060802054web-845x355.jpg)
Arvato SCM Solutions expanded its logistics network to serve the U.S. nationwide. [shutterstock: 1060802054, julia.m]
By implementing a global player from the high-tech industry at the Ontario, California location, Arvato SCM Solutions has further expanded its high-performance logistics network. The site in California is the third-largest Arvato logistics center in the U.S.