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How private equity is delivering attractive investment return value with supply chain automation

The last 30 years have seen a huge expansion of global trade. Many of the goods we consume today are made in a different continents. The chase for the cheapest production location has resulted in complex, long lead time supply chains which have significantly increased the risk of disruptions, reduced supply chain efficiencies and increased our environment impact.

The global trade trend has given rise to a new type of software solutions that focus on the processes between organizations rather than within the 4 walls of a single organization. These multi enterprise business networks (MEBN) are the foundation of Supply Chain Control towers.

Strengthening the supply chains in preparation for inevitable future uncertainties, and the need to be more sustainable whiles continuing to be efficient requires the development of processes, systems, and structures that enable rapid adaptation and resilience in the face of disruptions.

In this blog we’re going to look at the steps organizations can take to future-proof their supply chains, and at how they can build in resilience and sustainability elements.

Every supply chain strives to be resilient, sustainable, and efficient. Recent global movement shows that all three pillars are necessary and non-negotiable. But how do we handle this delicate balancing act and excel in all aspects?

Sudden disruption caused by unforeseeable events reinforce just how vulnerable global supply chains are when trying to navigate a catastrophe. In this blog, we outline four steps organization can take to mitigate risk to operations during times of crisis.