The Networked
Supply Chain
Today’s market demands a different kind of supply chain. Market disruptions are all the more common, requiring a new level of resiliency and speed. Consumer demand for transparency around product sourcing and sustainable practices necessitate greater communication and collaboration across all partners in the supply chain ecosystem.
Traditional Supply Chain (Before) | Networked Supply Chain (After) | |
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Efficiency | Manual, untimely | Automated, timely |
Sustainability | Ad hoc | Enterprise driven |
Communication | Linear | Multi-directional |
Transparency | Guarded | Detailed |
Collaboration | Minimal, adjacent partners | Broad, ecosystem-wide |
Responsiveness | Delayed | Real-time |
Trust | Blind | Data-driven, verified |