where there were areas where they needed to improve ,” says Sliski . “ We helped them connect their entire supply chain and capture data in a way that they could digest and interrogate . They have discovered key benefits that they were unaware of with a reduction in waste and greater availability on shelves as just two examples .”
In enabling a more connected supply chain , Zetes has removed what some industry professionals refer to as “ supply chain black holes ” that are formed through a lack of communication and connectivity between the entire supply chain ecosystem .
Through technology and data capture , Zetes can shine a light across the supply chain to create better connectivity and efficient operations .
The key to the digital supply chain then , lies in the data . Capturing and storing the data requires the right technology and this is where cloud solutions and the Internet of Things ( IoT ) come into play . Cloud technology and IoT are two words that currently dominate the global supply chain technology conversation , but what do we truly understand of them ? Sliski keeps it simple and approaches these disruptive technologies as a means of building blocks . “ Cloud
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EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Sébastien Sliski Sébastien Sliski is General Manager Supply Chain Solutions for Zetes and holds 19 years of experience in supply chain management . In this role , he is responsible for defining the software strategy of the Collaborative Supply Chain Solutions Suite for end-to-end supply chain optimization . From 2009 to 2015 Sébastien was Country Manager for Zetes in France . At the same time he was also Business Consultant for ZetesOlympus , the Supply Chain Visibility solution that offers real-time operational visibility into events and inventory flows ( forward / reverse ) across the supply chain .
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