Mike Levans, Group Editorial Director for Logistics Management, drops by the LeanLogistics blog to discuss dynamic supply chains and the need for visibility
Today’s logistics and supply chain management operations play a more critical role in a company’s success than they ever have in the past. And the more dynamic your supply chain operations are, the better positioned your company will be to compete in our technology-rich, consumer-centric business environment.
In today’s omni-channel fulfillment world—where the pressure is on to deliver anything, anytime, from anywhere—it’s no wonder that a growing number of logistics professions are turning to technology to help them effectively manage and orchestrate their own dynamic supply chains.
Today, not only does supply chain management encompass the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing, procurement, and logistics activities, but it includes coordination and collaboration with channel partners, including suppliers, intermediaries, third-party service providers, and customers.
The concept sounds simple enough in theory, right?
But add an era of permanent business volatility and ongoing uncertainty to the mix, and the modern-day supply chain becomes that much more challenging. In order to continue grabbing opportunities and leveraging market conditions, shippers need dynamic supply chains that go beyond just planning, producing, and delivering the goods on time.
As Mark Pearson, a columnist for Logistic Management recently wrote: “Moving from the ‘integrated’ to ‘dynamic’ supply chain model enables companies to view their supply chains as adaptable ecosystems of processes, people, capital assets, technology, and data. They strive for flexibility and visibility where it matters and focus their efforts on operational agility that drives profits, and not just short-term efficiencies.”
On the way to creating the dynamic supply chain, more logistics and supply chain professionals are implementing visibility tools that connect them with real-time, accurate inventory, order, and shipment information necessary for both inbound and outbound freight networks.
By integrating these solutions, shippers, customers, and business partners all benefit from real-time data, reporting, and alerts. And with supply chains becoming increasingly global in nature, the requirement for such high levels of visibility—and the technology that supports such capabilities—will only increase in the future.
So, are you ready to learn how to create a more dynamic and effective supply chain in today’s constantly changing business environment?
Be sure to attend Visibility for Dynamic Supply Chains = Best Practices for Everyone onDecember 18th at 2pm ET.
During this 40-minute webinar, LeanLogistics’ industry experts will discuss the critical role of visibility to dynamic supply chains and provide case study examples that detail the challenges, solutions, and results that transportation professionals can learn from.
From this insightful event, attendees will learn how the improved knowledge of service, cost, and operational efficiency all contribute to overall best practices and continuous improvement in today’s business environment.
-Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director
Logistics Management
Peerless Media, LLC
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