SUPPLY CHAIN TECHNOLOGY
S upply chain control towers are central to the success of global operations.
Acting almost as a nerve centre, they automatically gather, integrate and analyse data from across supplier networks. They pull from internal systems including ERP, TMS and WMS, as well as external sources such as IoT sensors, logistics partners and weather feeds.
One of the main uses for these towers is to give supply chain teams personalised alerts, so they can monitor the movement of goods, materials and information from start to finish.
This is because control towers provide end-to-end visibility; by connecting real-time data from suppliers, manufacturers, transporters, warehouses and third-party logistics providers, they create a complete view of activity.
Visibility across the supply chain Advanced systems use AI, machine learning and predictive analytics to detect and flag issues the moment they appear.
Ben Massie, Vice President of Global Supply Chain for Lenovo’ s Servers & Storage division, leads a team of approximately 800 employees across 13 countries, overseeing fulfillment, demand planning, supply management, inventory, quality engineering and back-office operations.
146 September 2025