That is the question.
Is it nobler for a distributor to suffer with out-dated forecast models and limited integration options than to coordinate with its downstream partners for some visibility?
What of the upstream partners? The heartache, the shock of order batching, price fluctuations and shortage gaming? For who could bear the Bullwhip Effect and the hell of eternal misalignment?
Efficient inventory management along with a significant reduction of uncertainties can become routine when a trusted network of individuals agree to share information. The dread and pangs of variability can be avoided with the proper user-friendly interface.
If a business system can talk seamlessly to select partners and exchange select data, productivity and response times increase. Goodbye uncertainty; hello better tracing and tracking, faster time to market and early problem detection. Above all, the building and strengthening of relationships and important social bonds.
What about confidentiality? Anti-trust regulations? Could this sharing be madness?
The importance of a configurable interface that can share and disseminate chosen information to preferred partners is paramount to success.
Do not lose the name of action. Explore the options for the controlled, secure sharing of data within the supply chain. Failure to gain this competitive advantage could be a real tragedy.
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