Supply Chain
Connect people, systems and things across the extended business ecosystem with supply chain management solutions
Contact us44%
of respondents said that digital transformation was the main driver for digitizing supply chain operations[1]
Overview
Supply chain management solutions help companies digitize all the information flows across their supply chain operations. From trading partner onboarding and back-end integration to ERP systems, such as SAP® S/4HANA®, to IoT-based shipment visibility and ethical sourcing, supply chain management solutions help connect, optimize and grow business operations.
Key trends
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Customer demand for greater visibility into supply chain operations is leading companies to accelerate investments in cloud-based supply chain management solutions.
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Consumer demand for more sustainably manufactured products is driving companies to invest in new green supply chain initiatives.
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Supply chain disruptions have forced companies to near-shore production and move from ‘Just-in-Time’ to ‘Just-in-Case’ inventory management.
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Companies are leveraging exponential growth in supply chain data to obtain more meaningful insights that help optimize processes and drive greater efficiencies.
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Disruptive technologies, such as AI, IoT and Blockchain, are leading to autonomous supply chains and next generation capabilities for self-governing operations.
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Exponential growth in online shopping is causing retail supply chains to adapt and accelerate their sourcing strategies and offer more direct to consumer deliveries.
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Increasing numbers of cyberattacks on supply chain management systems are leading companies to reevaluate all aspects of physical and digital supply chain security.
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Supply-chain-related control towers are becoming more prevalent, allowing companies to obtain an improved end-to-end view of logistics networks and business operations.
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Ethical Supply Chain
Implement a solid digital foundation for building and operating ethical supply chains.
Asset Track and Trace
Enable end-to-end visibility with asset management and location-based services.
ERP Integration and Transformation
Optimize ERP integrations and lower system migration risks and costs.
Business Restructuring
Outsource business integrations to focus on core restructuring activities.
VAN Consolidation and Optimization
Optimize and future-proof B2B operations with a single VAN solution
Supply Chain Integration
Automate and optimize supply chain processes.
Trading Partner Community Management
Improve supplier onboarding, communication and collaboration.
Purchase to Pay
Optimize purchase-to-pay processes and gain end-to-end visibility into supply chains.
Management of Capital Projects and Transmittals
Improve project visibility and control to drive efficiency and control costs.
Shipment Track and Trace
Enable end-to-end visibility of shipments and assets in extended ecosystems.
Electronic Invoicing
Meet global e-Invoicing mandates and compliance regulations with automated invoice processes
B2B Data Exchange and Integration
Focus on core business intiatives, not complex B2B data exchange and integrations
Frequently asked questions
Key differentiators
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Massive network
Quickly find and connect with more than 1.1 million trading partners anywhere in the world with OpenText™ Business Network.
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100% cloud focus
Utilize a supply chain management system and associated applications in the cloud for maximum flexibility and scalability when business needs change.
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Supply Chain resources
How manufacturing companies leverage OpenText Business Network
Watch the videoWhat is a connected supply chain?
Read the blogInformation Advantage for the digital supply chain
Explore howEnabling the autonomous supply chain with IoT, AI and Blockchain
Watch the videoLearn how OpenText eases SAP S/4HANA migration with modern integration
Watch the videoSix steps to establishing an ethical supply chain
Watch the videoImprove supply chain visibility with IoT solutions
Watch the videoHow to use EDI to promote fair play, sustainability and ethics
Read the blogERP systems are still plagued by bad data
Read the blogDigitize, or miss your window of opportunity
Read the blogHow can we help?
Footnotes
Footnotes
- [1] IDG, Taking a managed services approach to complex B2B integration, 2021