Transport Canada (TC) recognizes the importance of investing in physical infrastructure to improve transportation system resilience and performance. However, given how rapidly supply chains and networks need to be able to adjust to sudden shocks, there is also a need to develop the necessary digital infrastructure and advanced analytics to support better optimization of existing capacity, to foster resiliency to critical parts of the network, and improve coordination across modes. Developing modern digital supply chain performance management systems and common data-sharing platforms are essential to support these broader public policy objectives and TC supports stakeholders and the industry through funding and engagement initiatives. The Supply Chain Visibility Project at the Port of Vancouver is a good early-stages case of how supply chain digitalization can be deployed as a multimodal performance and traffic management tool. TC supported the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) with the pilot phase, which focused on developing a near real-time digital dashboard for three export bulk commodities – grain, coal and fertilizer – handled through rail and bulk terminals.
Digital Transformation in Government Conference (DTiG) 2022
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