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Digital Transformation Journey in Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. For businesses of all sizes, the digital transformation of supply chain planning became the most important initiative. . Accurate and timely reconciliation of purchase orders with receipts.

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Supply Chain Planning in a Changing World

Enterra Insights

Girzadas explains, “It used to be common for manufacturers to own every element of the supply chain — for example, Henry Ford owned sandpits as a source for the glass in his cars’ windows. Over time, that approach has been replaced by virtualization, specialization, and co-creation enabled by sophisticated supply chains.