Case Studies
Improved Collaboration Maximizes Global Supply Chain Performance
Overview
Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM) Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms | |
Consumer Goods Retail | |
Product Research & Development | |
Inventory Management Predictive Maintenance Supply Chain Visibility | |
System Integration Training | |
Operational Impact
The project altered the retailer’s business processes to manage and share product and production data with raw material suppliers, service providers, and other supply chain partners. For example, suppliers and material providers access a portal to receive compliance manuals, safety regulation documentation, and additional documentation. Information is now exchanged electronically, resulting in quick access to information and the ability to respond more cost-effectively to critical supply issues. | |
The company has improved collaboration with suppliers and other supply chain partners. This change reduced error rates that previously negatively impacted product development cycle times. With improved cycle times and data accuracy, the company has accelerated the time-to-market for many products. Additionally, the sourcing and supply chain teams have improved supplier analysis to determine where to devote efforts in achieving performance improvements. | |
This retailer has centralized and automated its sourcing and supply chain processes helping to optimize its global operations. This has benefitted the company by improving support for their growth objectives, achieving continuity across their teams, and reducing global supply chain risks. | |
Quantitative Benefit
Revenues approaching $6.7 billion annually | |