“ SUPPLIER ECOSYSTEMS CREATE TRANSPARENCY ON EMISSIONS AND WASTAGE ALONG THE VALUE CHAIN ”
HELENA JOCHBERGER GLOBAL LEAD MANUFACTURING , CGI supply ecosystems is Tony Harris , Senior VP and Head of Marketing & Solutions with SAP Business Network , which enables organisations to collaborate with supply chain trading partners , including suppliers , logistics and services providers , asset operators , and maintenance contractors .
Supplier ecosystems can reduce business costs “ We ’ ve seen the effect of recent disruptions on supply chains , exposing their fragility . Because a business network can provide visibility across the supply chain , companies can anticipate issues that may arise ,” explains Harris . “ This allows them to adapt and react quickly , avoiding unnecessary costs due , for example , to shipment delays .” Harris echoes Jochberger ’ s point about business networks enhancing resilience through greater visibility . “ Companies can reduce costs through their ability to identify and work with the most efficient and lowcost logistics supplier for order fulfilment . This enables businesses to reroute shipments through a logistics business network , ensuring deliveries are handled quickly to meet customer expectations .
“ Such networks make a company visible to new suppliers , and this larger supply base can lead to new relationships , which helps drive down purchase prices – further enhancing profitability and bringing new customer channels to light .”
42 November 2022