Supply chain strengths
One-stop shop
MAERSK LINE
Supply chain strengths
The use of its electronic data interchange ( EDI ) has therefore enabled the business to continue on its journey to provide exceptional supply chain data and build positive relationships with customers and suppliers .
“ We try to streamline the relationship between our suppliers and us , so that what we offer to our customers becomes one integrated solution and they don ’ t have to see through the different parts of the supply chain ,” observes Samy .
“ The intention is to try to enhance that . Right now , one of the projects we ’ re running is that we use off-dock depots ( depots which are not ports or terminals , but inland ). So , we partner with them and try to bring them up to speed to make sure that there is EDI between their systems and ours .
“ The aim is to have big data 24 / 7 and not depend on finicky email . We present the customer with a one-stopshop solution for the entire continent which requires us to work very closely with our suppliers and have a realtime data interchange between us .”
Additionally , the company has partnered with IBM to look at the advantages of blockchain technology , which will enable further data sharing and tracking capabilities by allowing suppliers to contract digitally with other carriers , as well as support the development of future products and services .
One-stop shop
Whilst sustainability remains a key topic across the supply chain industry , Samy admits that this remains relatively low profile across Maersk
Maersk Line Egypt is looking at the advantages of utilising blockchain technology
200 March 2018