The Visible Supply Chain - Ensuring end-to-end optimization

What today’s supply chain managers need instead is a supply chain that is visible. “Visibility” in this case means that data about the supply chain is delivered in a way that enables managers to know whatever they need to know whenever they need to, at whatever level of detail they need, and that allows them to analyze the data and take action based on the results of their analysis. The essence of supply chain visibility is the ability to know the location and status of all physical components, from raw materials to finished goods, as they move from suppliers through the stages of production to delivery to customers. Defined this way, supply chain visibility is a tall order, but some of today’s IT systems can meet it. This paper will describe the characteristics of a visible supply chain, explain why having one is important and discuss the technology resources that can deliver it to you.

Tags: SCM, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Visibility

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