how to conquer demand volatility and other supply chain challenges

ON DEMAND WEBINAR

How To Conquer Demand Volatility

and Other Supply Chain Challenges

April 2016

www.takesupplychain.com

Empowered Consumers

Real-Time Mass Customization and Personalization

Empowered Consumers

More Information = Less Brand Loyalty / More

Value-based Purchasing

75% of Consumers use

Smart Phones in Stores

63% Compared Prices

with Other Retailers

Challenges for MTS (Make-To-Stock) Companies

Inherent Forecast Uncertainty

Material and Finished Goods Lifecycle

Bullwhip Effect

Challenges for MTO / CTO Companies

Raw Materials and Sub-assembly Inventory Risks

More Capacity Flexibility Required

Moving Faster While Working With:

Multiple Systems of Record

Information Latency

Manual Processes

Risks to Maintaining Product and Service Quality

Supply Chain Requirements

Product Design and Manufacturing Changes Are

Not Always Feasible.

Supply Chain Fixes:

Speed and Accuracy in all Trading Partner Communications

Speed and Flexibility to Quickly Add or Change Trading

Partners

Technology and Process Solutions

Increase Supplier Collaboration Upstream = More

Responsive Operations

Gain Visibility into Supplier Data

Provide Supplier Visibility Into Your Data

Supplier PO Acknowledgment and ASN’s

Avoid Phone Calls and Lengthy Email Exchanges

Technology and Process Solutions

Expanded Workflow Automation = Expedited

Activities, Transactions, Communications

Less Manual Routing and Approval

80 / 20 Rule

Manage by Exception

Technology and Process Solutions

Mobile Functionality

Real-time Alerts and Up-to-Date Information

Real-time Access to Workflows and Decision-Making

Technology and Process Solutions

Supply Chain Management Console = Increased

Visibility and Control Across Multiple / Diverse

Systems

Post M&A Complexity Issues

Overlaps During Long System Roll-Outs

Integrate Previously Unconnected Processes

More Spend Under Management

Single

Source

of the

TRUTH

Quick Implementation Solutions

Reduce Supplier Lead Times

Explore Local Suppliers

Develop Back-up Supplier Network

Reduce Variety of Materials

Order More Often

Quick Implementation Solutions

Reduce Supplier Lead Times

Explore Local Suppliers

Develop Back-up Supplier Network

Reduce Variety of Materials

Order More Often

Quick Implementation Solutions

Reduce Supplier Lead Times

Explore Local Suppliers

Develop Back-up Supplier Network

Reduce Variety of Materials

Order More Often

Quick Implementation Solutions

Reduce Supplier Lead Times

Explore Local Suppliers

Develop Back-up Supplier Network

Reduce Variety of Materials

Order More Often

Quick Implementation Solutions

Reduce Supplier Lead Times

Explore Local Suppliers

Develop Back-up Supplier Network

Reduce Variety of Materials

Order More Often

Who is TAKE Supply Chain?

Focused on significantly

improving global trading

partner collaboration and

process efficiency in the

manufacturing & distribution

space.

Solutions delivered in the

cloud, on-premise, and on

mobile devices.

Software, Services, &

Support.

Founded 1994, located in

Austin, TX.

Why TAKE Supply Chain?

OneSCM® Centralized

Trading Partner

Collaboration &

Management Solution Enterprise –

Integration into any and multiple

enterprise systems for data

accessibility at the detailed level

of operation

Trading Partners –

Up to 100% supply base

integration and spend

management regardless of

technology limitations

AP Automation (E-Invoicing) PO Collaboration Shipment Collaboration Compliant Docs & Labels Demand Collaboration Sales Order Drop Ship Inventory Visibility / Control Supplier Management

OneSCM® Key Benefits

Closed Loop Procure-to-Pay Cycle

Forecast Visibility

Supplier Commitments and Lead-times

Advanced Workflow Automation

OneSCM® Key Benefits

Closed Loop Procure-to-Pay Cycle

Forecast Visibility

Supplier Commitments and Lead-times

Advanced Workflow Automation

OneSCM® Key Benefits

Closed Loop Procure-to-Pay Cycle

Forecast Visibility

Supplier Commitments and Lead-times

Advanced Workflow Automation

OneSCM® Key Benefits

Closed Loop Procure-to-Pay Cycle

Forecast Visibility

Supplier Commitments and Lead-times

Advanced Workflow Automation

Contact Us

Please contact us to discuss your specific supply

chain needs or for more information.

800.324.5143

pat.shelton@takesolutions.com

cheyanne.atchley@takesolutions.com

www.takesupplychain.com

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