TECH & AI
76 %
PROPORTION OF MANUFACTURERS ADOPTING DIGITAL TOOLS TO GAIN TRANSPARENCY IN SUPPLY CHAINS ( Deloitte )
“ The first challenge is data fragmentation ,” she continues . “ When you look at legacy systems they store data in different formats in disparate systems , making it hard to access and analyse information effectively .
“ This can lead to all sorts of inefficiencies and errors in making decisions .”
The rigidity of legacy systems is another common headache that Bali has detected . Customisation and modification in response to changing market trends and opportunities is both complex and extremely costly .
She also points to the lack of automation , which is forcing businesses to continue relying on manual processes and paperbased workflows . This is not only time-consuming and has the potential to cause delays , but increases the risk of inaccuracies in order fulfilment , warehouse management and beyond .
Cassell believes the points laid out by Bali boil down to agility – or lack thereof – in the area of planning and forecasting .
“ That whole idea of visibility across the supply chain to drive agility and resilience is lost in the legacy world ,” he goes on .
“ Building agility into supply chain planning and operations requires end-to-end processes – not functionallysiloed processes .”
138 May 2024