Supply Chain Orchestration

Supply chains in crisis: now’s the time for change

Unprecedented disruptions are creating ongoing challenges in supply chains worldwide, from sudden demand fluctuations to production shutdowns and transportation delays.

These turbulent times highlight the need for greater supply chain transparency, collaboration, and agility to mitigate the impact of unexpected events.

Supply chains need more

To address today’s challenges, businesses need a concurrent and collaborative approach that integrates all aspects of supply chains: systems, processes, and organization. That means:

More transparency

Gain real-time visibility into supply chains, identify potential risks and impact of disruptions, and make data-driven decisions using advanced technologies

More agility

Quickly adjust operations, optimize inventory levels, and reconfigure supply chains to meet changing demand patterns and adapt to market conditions

More collaboration

Build more responsive supply chains by fostering collaboration among all internal and external stakeholders

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Supply chain orchestration - A strategy for end-to-end excellence

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Supply chain orchestration: harmonizing planning and execution

Supply chain orchestration connects supply chain planning and execution, bridging silos within the organization. Companies of all sizes, industries and maturity levels benefit from transforming and elevating traditional supply chain practices by combining agility, transparency, and data intelligence.

With our wide range of supply chain orchestration services, 4flow coordinates and executes activities across the entire supply chain – from strategic planning to mid-term planning and short-term execution.

Supply chain planning: Create and optimize an accurate and feasible end-to-end plan
Supply chain execution: Integrate planning intelligence into execution to achieve end-to-end transparency

The diagram illustrates supply chain orchestration by dividing it into two main areas: supply chain planning, which includes functions like network design and inventory optimization; and supply chain execution, covering aspects like transportation and warehouse management. At the core, it highlights the integration of technology, processes and organization, acting as a control tower or command center to ensure a seamless and optimized supply chain management system. — Supply chain orchestration bridges silos by bringing supply chain planning and execution together and integrating technology, processes and organization

The value of supply chain orchestration at a glance

Integrated planning and execution to bridge silos and foster collaboration

End-to-end transparency across the entire supply chain to foresee the impact of disruptions

Increased profitability and fewer lost sales with shorter, more accurate and feasible S&OP and S&OE cycles

Increased customer satisfaction with shorter lead times and improved service level

Integrated inventory management to minimize stockouts and overstocks

Advanced predictive analytics to improve decision-making

Supply chain orchestration:
a strategy for end-to-end excellence