Over the past five years, the global supply chain has endured major disruptions, causing delays, rising costs, and a shift toward regionalized manufacturing. To adapt, companies are rethinking their use of technology—accelerating digital transformation, leveraging real-time tracking solutions, and prioritizing supply chain resilience to navigate future uncertainties.
One of the biggest gaps in today’s supply chain is the lack of seamless real-time notifications within Transportation Management Systems (TMSs) and Yard Management Systems (YMSs) to keep all relevant parties informed. In rendezvous situations, where multiple stakeholders depend on precise timing, real-time awareness is crucial to ensuring everyone knows exactly when an asset or person will arrive—leading to improved efficiency (39% more), reduced downtime (as much as 51% more), and a better overall experience.
Glympse fills this gap, helping TMSs and YMSs provide proactive and enhanced notifications that align all parties, minimize uncertainty, and create a smoother, more predictable supply chain process.
Yes, we’ve heard! Many TMSs, YMSs, and ERPs already have track-and-trace features. They already provide visibility (a very overused term, btw). Here is the difference, though. Most track and trace features of traditional TMS, TMS, ERP, and logistics tools have:
- Basic Tracking – Provides location updates at certain checkpoints (e.g., package scanned at a hub).
- Historical Data – Focuses on where an asset has been, not necessarily where it is now.
- Customer-Initiated – Often requires a user to check status manually via a tracking number.
- Limited Transparency – Status updates may be delayed or vague (e.g., “Out for Delivery” without an ETA).
Here is what Glympse provides:
- Live Location Sharing – Real-time, GPS-based tracking of people and assets.
- Proactive Notifications – Automatic updates with ETA adjustments for all relevant parties, perfect for rendezvous situations.
- Predictive & Dynamic – Responds to real-world delays, giving accurate arrival times.
- Customer-Centric – Interactive tracking experience without needing to search for updates.
- Multi-Way Engagement – Businesses and customers can communicate within the tracking experience.
Bottom Line
- Track & Trace: Focuses on historical and static updates at predefined checkpoints.
- Glympse: Provides real-time tracking with proactive notifications to keep multiple parties informed and engaged.
