BUILDING A COLLABORATIVE ECOSYSTEM
BUILDING A COLLABORATIVE ECOSYSTEM
At that time , Bayer had the vision for a digital transformation that would see the inception of a ‘ collaborative ecosystem ’, combining TMS ( transportation management systems ), cloud and advanced analytics capabilities . This was to be a ‘ from the ground up ’ journey , starting with system automation via the integration of software with legacy technical structures and then progressing onto more qualitative developments . “ Phase one was to move from the focus on processes , such as pre invoicing , contract management and so on ,” elaborates
Palumbo . Doing so was no easy task , as marrying old systems with new software proved to be highly challenging . However , he continues , pursuing 100 % automation in these aspects was a practical necessity , not just because it increased the efficiency of transport costs but also to ensure business continuity in an increasingly complex environment . “ Bayer moved to a cloud platform , a pilot project for the company worldwide . We were the first to move outside the boundaries of Bayer ’ s IT system and use a new , unique platform in order to monitor and track deliveries .”
25 www . supplychaindigital . com