Getting ahead of change with a disruption-ready digital supply chain

Digitally driven business isan imperative in today ’ s uncertain landscape , but to thrive organizations will need digital supply chains that can anticipate disruption and evolve in lockstep with change — all while prioritizing sustainability and responsible practices .

At Deloitte , such capabilities are part of our vision for the Kinetic Supply Chain — a built-to-evolve supply chain enabled by a clean-core ERP , intelligent technologies , responsive cloud solutions , and an inclusive ecosystem of capabilities . Kinetic Supply Chain capabilities can allow you to see issues and opportunities before they arise — and to take action sooner .

Envisioning the future Ultimately , it ’ s about flexibility — which can be elusive for many organizations . While optimizing supply chains over the years , some companies may have gained efficiencies without gaining the flexibility that they need in today ’ s environment . For example , they may have gotten down to one or two key suppliers instead of 20 , but they may not have the ability to sense the need for new suppliers , in the event of a regional fuel or material shortage , for example . They also may lack the ability to seamlessly and quickly integrate any new suppliers into their digital ecosystem . And at the same time , they may lack visibility into what those suppliers will mean for their carbon footprint , their sustainability goals , and their impact on the planet .

With a Kinetic Supply Chain — covering planning , procurement , distribution , and operations — you can proactively address many of those challenges and become “ disruption ready .” More than a vision , the Kinetic Supply Chain is real , and you can see it in action at The Smart Factory @ Wichita . At this full-fledged manufacturing facility , housed in a net-zero-impact building , Deloitte , SAP , and others are collaborating to solve real business needs and understand what it takes to build and scale flexible digital supply chains . Contact SAP @ deloitte . com to schedule a visit or to get more insights on enabling a built-to-evolve digital supply chain .

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