The next generation of supply chain management

The constantly changing market scenario, the drive to achieve operational excellence and the need to meet customer expectations are the driving forces behind any business. In supply chain management a shift in the current approach is required to achieve these goals. Multiple stakeholders need to perform a variety of tasks, and make quick decisions in real time to leverage their supply chains to their maximum potential. The trend in the market is to adopt new technology models that enable better planning and deliver unprecedented customer service.

Mobile technology is one such enabler. It provides “on the go” access to stakeholders, allowing them to achieve supply chain management excellence. Decision making is supported anywhere, anytime, and with complete visibility of the operation.

The rapid changes in supply chain management and logistics operations over the past few decades, coupled with the growing competition to deliver exemplary customer service have pushed various manufacturing, retail and consumer goods industriesto shifttheir focus onto innovations that act as technology enablers.

These enablers are used to serve the ever growing consumer demand and achieve operational excellence. Supply chain executives are now exploring next generation logistics solutions that will help them shrink product delivery lifecycles and provide better visibility of the business to their stakeholders, all in real time. Mobile technology has been crowned the king of these enablers and has been adopted by various manufacturing sectors, in collaboration with their Suppliers and Vendors, to enhance their logistics operations and keep track of inventory. Location and Time are no longer factors in decision making. This technology allows you to respond to challenges anytime, anywhere, and in doing so, it reduces the Turn Around Time of the operation.

Here are just a few ways in which mobile technology helps stakeholders optimize their Supply chains.

With seamless flow and faster delivery executions,mobile technology enables supply chains to reach the highest levels of operational excellence.Mobile Apps enable the user to take real time business decisions from mobile devices that they carry around with them. Tracking and monitoring of the vehicle’scurrent status, Report Deviations, keeping track of inventory, Updating Driver/Vehicle Checklists and confirming delivery statuses are just a few of the places where mobile apps can come in handy.

Nowadays, customersare always on the lookout for faster delivery cycles, higher quality standards and better visibility of shipments. To achieve operational excellence and exemplary customer service, there is an urgent need to identify the next generation of technology and to start leveragingit in your supply chains. Mobile technology allows you to optimize every facet of your supply chain, while at the same time bringing better visibility to your stake holders.