There is a large amount of very useful data in a supply chain. This data can unlock an enormous amount of value in terms of efficiency, revenue and customer service.
Knowledge Integration Networks allow organisations to collate information from a variety of supply chain systems, capture the information once, increase the speed and accuracy of transactions, provide real-time information and in so doing increase productivity and reduce costs. In addition insightful data usefully presented allows for accurate forecasting and planning.
In fact a well-designed and enabled supply chain system allows a company to communicate effectively and accurately with key stakeholders so that many other forms of communication such as phone calls, emails, text messaging becomes redundant as information is passed along in real time.
Many manufacturers and retailers still trust manual processes when ordering from suppliers as they believe that this is the only way to have complete control over their information.
The slow adoption of an integrated procurement system is usually due to two things – perceived cost and the lack of understanding of the value a collaborative platform can unlock.
As the saying goes, time is money.
VSC Supply Chain Services
Andreas Maritz, Strategic Growth Executive at VSC says “We offer customizable supply chain software systems that integrate with a business’s existing ERP/MRP. Years of experience in this field allow us to not only improve efficiencies but to also provide management with insights for tactical and strategic decision making.”
Software as a Service (SaaS) however allows for economies of scale, collaboration across the entire supply chain and has – in some instances – made the functionality as affordable as a cell phone contract.
A well-designed and enabled procurement ecosystem allows the key organisation – as well as its extended stakeholders – to work in a flexible environment without exposing their ERP/MRP systems to unnecessary risk or continuous changes.
“Only when supply chain information comes together at a central point can data be turned into information that can assist business owners to make decisions based on industry wide knowledge,” says Andreas.
He adds, “Our systems are easy to use and they also provide an added level of data security, a very important component of all data storage and usage.”
“Information is one of the most valuable assets of any business and sharing insights in a secure and controlled manner can help supply chains unlock value that is merely a click of a button away,” concludes Andreas.
If you would like more information or a demonstration of what VCS has to offer please contact Andreas Maritz, Strategic Growth Executive, on 072 049 5824 or andreas.maritz@vscsolutions.co.za