Using IT systems in the supply chain
An important prerequisite to the successful management of complex supply chains is suitable, customized IT support. The choice, design, and introduction of corresponding systems is, however, often more expensive and time-consuming than originally anticipated. Moreover, IT not infrequently fails to achieve the set objectives, or does so to only a limited extent.
In order to avoid such results, it is necessary to devise and implement IT systems in a systematic fashion. In this regard, questions must be answered, such as:
- Which type of information technology does the company really need in order to control its supply chain efficiently?
- Are standard SAP applications sufficient, or are advanced-planning tools indispensible?
- Is it worth it to use RFID and other modern technologies?
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ROI Consulting deploys a structured procedures model for this:
- As a first step, the company’s specific situation and its current requirements are highlighted.
- On this basis, an interconnected approach is used to specify IT support, on the one hand, and to make any necessary adjustments to relevant business processes, on the other.
- This assures a neutral, software-independent course of action and in this way makes it possible to choose a future-oriented, cost-optimized solution.
Under this approach, the IT functionalities specifically required by users are made available, while keeping individualized customization of software to a minimum. This shortens introduction times, reduces the financial burden, and lowers implementation risk.
You can find an overview of our entire spectrum of services in this area under Supply Chain Management (SCM).
