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Better
Customer
Relationship
Optimized
Operation
Technology
in Supply
Chain
Increased
Visibility
Improved
Decision
Making
Enhanced
Responsiven
ess
Increased
Efficiency
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Technology Trends
Business Intelligence
& Analytics
Empower Decision Making
BIs current evolution is focused solely on the aspect of guiding users to the right course of
action than simply allowing them to acquire more and investigate deeper into the data. It can be
said that Business Intelligence is evolving from a set of tools that help users navigate vast
amounts of new information to helping users focus on relevant ones.
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Challenges
Longer lead time,
High inventory levels,
Lack of control of downstream and upstream logistics,
Lack of supply chain visibility,
No standard modes of data interchange between disparate systems,
Inefficient monitoring and maintenance of data,
High costs of integration,
Lack of adequate technology to handle the complex structures and relationships of purchase,
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storage, shipments and customer service.
Stage
I
KPIs
identification
&
determination
of BI level
required
Stage
II
Requirement
gathering,
proof of
concept &
prototype
building
Stage
III
Solution
completion &
integration
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Reporting
Scorecards
Analytics
Online
Analytical
Processing
Dashboard
BI
Data
Mining
Benchmark
Predictive
Analysis
Text
Mining
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solutions can help identify the key processes involved with these services and provide a
comprehensive analysis and reports on the identified processes, which in turn aids the process
of attaining improved efficiency.
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For CEOs - provides real time information which aids in the control and evolution of the
key strategies.
For CFOs - provides easy access to key financial indicators,
analyzing profitability and costs in a detailed and structured
manner. A BI solution also helps save time in building manual
reports.
For CMOs helps find initiatives with higher ROI, educates
about the short and long term trends and compares them with historic data.
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Transportation
Warehouse Management
Inventory Analysis
Track Inventory turnover
Space utilization Analysis
Barcode tracking for inventory and material
Order management
Reverse Logistics
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Technology Trends
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Trading
Company
A
EDI
System
Trading
Company
B
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Decreased
Errors
EDI
Improved
Operational
Efficiency
Increased
ROI
Enhanced
Visibility
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In this scenario, to let the trucking firms know about the shipment, vendors are required
to send EDI 204 carrier shipping information document
In response trucking firm send EDI 990 to let the vendor
know if they will pick up the shipment.
When shipment is picked, trucking firms send Motor
carrier shipment status EDI 214 to let the vendor know
about the shipment status.
Once the shipment is done, trucking firm again sends EDI 210 Motor carriage freight
details and invoice to vendor.
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Reasons
Cost reduction
High Speed
Less Errors
High speed
Real time scenario
Valued Partnership
Accuracy
Direct Communication
No repetition in Data
Correct in time information exchange
Visibility
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Technology Trends
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methodologies, tools, and delivery models to efficiently handle supply chain management
efforts make social supply chain a must have for enterprises.
External Engagement
Social Platform
User Profile
Enterprise Search
BI & Analytics,
Social Listening tools
Delivery
Cloud delivery
Mobile delivery
Web Apps, Apps
stores, mobile apps
Customers
Industry marketplace
External social media
Business Partners/Suppliers
External social business
services
Engagement Management
Tools
Intranet
Enterprise social platform
Integrated communication
tools
E-mail
Integration of Tools
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social supply chains. These new processes enable real time gathering and controlling of
information and using them to dynamically and efficiently meet supply chain challenges.
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Technology Trends
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processes of a supply chain, have the potential to convert warehouses into essential cogs for
competitive advantage.
location. Mobility also enables improved throughput and productivity, along with increased
visibility leading to better inventory optimization and asset utilization.
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better asset tracking resulting in a superior stocking process, longer asset life cycle , reduced
total cost of ownership and increased return on investments.
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Technology Trends
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gaining prominence throughout the logistics and supply chain industry as protection of
environment has appeared as one of the top rated objectives among the governing bodies all
over the world.
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Barriers:
High cost.
3PLs.
term gains.
locations.
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Benefits of Green IT
Benefits of
Green IT
Cost Cutting
1. Process
Optimization
2. Total cost of
ownership
3. Decreased energy
and waste
4. Improved
collaboration, visibility
& agility
Innovation
1. Integrating
sustainability in
product design
2. Design
manufacturing
3. Closed loop
Product Lifecycle
Management
4. Holistic
manufacturing
Governance
Consumer Perception
1. Compliance with
regulations
1. Social responsibility
2. Reduction of
organization's carbon
emission
3. Delivery excellence
3. Analysis of
organization's
recycle, reuse and
reduction initiatives
2. Client satisfaction
4. Increased
collaboration and
communication
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Technology Trends
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Cloud Computing
What is Cloud Computing?
Delivery of computing as a metered service over a network (mainly internet) rather than as a
product.
A general term involving the delivery of hosted services through the internet.
Flexible services allowing users to use as much or as little depending on the requirement. It is
an alternative of the On-premise model. The cloud deployment is controlled and generally
owned by the purchasing organization allowing greater control and flexibility during
configuration.
Logistics & Transportation Many core warehouse & transportation management solutions
are available as cloud applications. Integral supply chain functions such as network strategy,
inventory management, warehousing, and transportation are either already accessible or will
soon be so through internet using cloud applications. Processes such as global trade compliance,
replenishment planning, order processing, transportation load building, fleet management and
transportation route planning can also be taken care of by cloud applications.
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Concerns
Complexities and sensitivities can be created in the partner eco-system.
Security is a major concern as lost data can result in lost intellectual property,
lost product and hence lost business.
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Conclusion
Technology plays a very important part in determining the success of a supply chain. This e-book
is primarily meant to inform you about the present day technologies that are heavily involved in
determining the efficiency and productivity of the logistics and supply chain industry. By
incorporating these technologies in their supply chain design an organization can achieve:
Improved identification and bridging capabilities of gaps.
Optimized operation.
Increased supply chain visibility.
Improved decision making power.
Increased efficiency
Better responsiveness leading to improved customer relationship and hence added
competitive advantage.
DreamOrbit with its dedicated team of software professionals with an in-depth knowledge and
expertise of the Logistics and Supply Chain industry can help you achieve all these advantages
and more. Reach out to us at http://dream-orbit.com/contact.aspx.
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About DreamOrbit
DreamOrbit is an outsourced software product development company. We help enterprises and
software companies (ISVs) build innovative solutions that are cross platform enabled and work
on cloud based delivery model. Our expertise lies in software R&D, system architecture design
for large enterprise applications, deployment on production servers, load testing and
performance management.
We can help you
Build and adopt Supply Chain Management and Logistics solutions for your Enterprise.
Create specialized product development teams at no management cost.
Build and execute an efficient cloud strategy for your business.
www.dream-orbit.com
Additional Resources:
1. DreamOrbit Knowledge Base
2. High Performance Logistics & Supply Chain using Business Intelligence Solutions
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