Current events are pushing supply chain disruptions back into the headlines. For supply chain managers, the recent volatility is especially challenging due to unusually dramatic changes to supply and demand. To successfully execute on plans, reduce risk, and maintain visibility, supply chain managers need all relevant information in one place—plus tools to improve the quality and speed of decision making. But siloed data, disconnected applications, and lack of execution capabilities make it difficult to get complete visibility, slowing response times and compromising efforts to reduce risk and disruption.
Take command with a supply chain command center
Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM can empower your supply chain with a command center (value-add apps enabled through one or more Fusion SCM apps). They leverage a foundation of connected data to help supply chain managers analyze and respond to potential business scenarios using predefined use cases, recommended actions, and automated decision making. This makes it possible to quickly detect issues, decide on the next best action, and execute efficiently (e.g., demand risk management, manufacturing constraints).
Three key benefits
Let’s look at three key areas where a supply chain command center can help:
- Consumable internal and external data: A supply chain command center centralizes Fusion Apps SCM information with other sources of internal and external data via Oracle Integration Cloud. For example, external signals like weather conditions can be easily integrated with Oracle Demand Management, providing input essential to understanding changing business conditions.
- Predefined supply chain uses cases: Predefined use cases combine data, intelligence, and recommendations to solve specific problems. They follow a three-step approach to: A. detect real-time signals, B. decide how to act (leveraging Oracle Supply Chain Planning and Oracle Analytics), and C. execute recommended actions with Oracle Supply Chain Execution, Procurement, Logistics, and PLM. A command center specializes in end-to-end processes and analytics to keep your whole enterprise operating at peak performance.
- Quick response and continuous improvement: A supply chain command center doesn’t just recommend actions, it also learns from proposed and executed actions. So, as the system gains “experience” it can offer the option for more automated decision making.
Realizing the value
A supply chain command center can help turn volatility into competitive advantage. You can use it to quickly address the most challenging business conditions, better handle the needs of customers and trading partners, and keep supply chains running smoothly.
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