In a world that has traditionally taken the supply chain for granted, recent events have thrust it into the limelight. The past two years, characterized by uncertainty and disruption, have prompted an unprecedented focus on supply chains. Google Trends data reveals that interest in web searches for “supply chain” is nearly double that of any point in the last 5 years. As attention intensifies, the pressure on sourcing professionals to ensure supplier capacity amid uncertainty has never been greater.
The critical factor in this scenario is the adoption of the right supplier management software system. This choice can mean the difference between damaging the bottom line by alienating customers and converting long-term customers by delivering products on schedule. However, the efficacy of this solution hinges on how quickly it can be deployed.
Challenges in the Supply Chain Landscape:
While supply chain disruptions may sometimes be unavoidable, being unprepared for them is inexcusable. A staggering 40% of sourcing professionals find themselves unable to adapt quickly to changes due to reliance on manual processes. Compounded by the use of disconnected systems of record and a lack of visibility into supplier insights, these challenges create hurdles in adjusting operations swiftly.
While these challenges aren’t new, their impact on supply chains and consumers’ immediate expectations for resolution has become more pronounced. Resolutions adopted in the past demanded extensive effort from experienced coders and took months to implement. The key is not just about creating agile systems or enhancing transparency; it’s about having an actionable supplier management solution as swiftly as possible. Quickbase’s agility platform addresses these concerns by allowing professionals to establish flexible solutions in days, providing a rapid response to supply chain issues.
Quickbase’s Operational Agility Platform:
Quickbase is more than just a supplier management software; it’s an operational agility platform that empowers organizations to address supply chain pain points with flexible and easy-to-create workflows. Unlike traditional software systems that take months to develop, code, and deploy, Quickbase supply chain solutions are ready for launch within days. This platform enables the automation of complex processes and the creation of a centralized repository for data collected from existing, disparate systems.
Building Resilient Supply Chains Quickly:
Constructing a disruption-proof supply chain begins with adopting workflow automation and prioritizing visibility in the supplier management system. In a landscape where disruption is the norm, the speed at which problems can be addressed is as critical as the solutions themselves. The adoption of a system for automating workflows should not prolong the process compared to manual methods.
For a large, international equipment manufacturing company, the rapid implementation of custom-made applications was crucial for maintaining supply chain efficiency amid overwhelming disruption. Quickbase played a pivotal role in turning major supplier roadblocks into advantages over competitors in just a few weeks.
In a matter of days, this international manufacturing leader established a suite of applications to gain visibility into their supply chain, manufacturing status, and high-priority orders. Leveraging Quickbase Connections to centralize critical data from existing systems and Quickbase Insights for customized dashboards, these applications provided real-time updates from suppliers and transparency into supplier performance metrics.
“The great thing about Quickbase is it doesn’t take days to build stuff. The speed that we’re able to implement these new changes and new workflows is very, very important to us,” emphasized the Internal Sales & Global Process Systems Manager & Global Quickbase Admin for the large manufacturer.
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