How resilient is your supply chain?
As anyone in supply chain management knows, nothing quite prepares you for the daily chaos that can unfold.
We’ve come to realize that the supply chain is like a living organism that keeps evolving and reacting to external forces. And when things go wrong, it can quickly spiral into a frenzy that’s difficult to control.
Imagine the consequences for a retail business if their main fulfilment center suddenly experiences unexpected delays with the inbound shipment of their most popular products. The stockout, the last-minute scrambling to reroute stock from other locations, the frustrated customers, the reputational damage…
From Proactive to Reactive: The Turning Point
If we had to pinpoint exactly when things go haywire, it would be the moment when decisions turn from proactive to reactive. The big question is—how can you stay ahead of the game when the information you’re relying on is already outdated by the time it reaches you?
This challenge isn’t new. We used to rely on manual tracking methods like phone calls, paper logs, and faxes to monitor shipments and inventory. In the early 1980s, barcodes and early digital systems like EDI started to automate data sharing, but information was still delayed more often than not. The 2000s brought the internet and GPS, but it wasn’t until the early 2010s that basic real-time tracking became a standard feature in global supply chain operations.
Today, advanced technologies like IoT sensors, AI, and cloud platforms provide real-time visibility across the entire supply chain. Yet why do so many companies still feel like they are playing catch-up?
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Collaboration: The Key to a Resilient Supply Chain
It’s because the key to a truly resilient supply chain isn’t just a fancy real-time software solution, it’s how that solution empowers collaboration between all stakeholders.
Imagine a real-time supply chain solution as a security camera system watching over a warehouse. If every camera is connected and working, you have a complete view of what's happening, ensuring nothing goes unnoticed. But if even one camera is offline, you end up with a blind spot.
In the same way, if every link in the supply chain isn’t connected and collaborating, critical gaps form, making it impossible to fully manage and respond to issues in real time.
Are you ready to take on your supply chain’s blind spots? Connect your processes, IT systems, and business partners through our future-proof, purpose-built collaboration network to build a truly resilient supply chain.
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