Preparing Today for Business to Business E-commerce:
The Supply Chain Action Network™ (SCAN) is like a real-time MRP that leverages the
Internet to enable collaborative planning between manufacturers and their customers
and suppliers.
What value does SCAN™ deliver to mid-size manufacturers today?
Large retail customers are moving in the direction of business to business e-commerce.
In the not too distant future, a manufacturer’s ability to conduct e-commerce will no
longer be a competitive advantage - it will be a mandatory requirement for doing
business.
How can one prepare for business to business e-commerce? Begin by implementing
technology that leverages the Internet for inventory planning inside your company.
Target a product line or production process where breakdowns in supply and demand
are costing your company money.
SCAN™ can solve planning issues - inside or outside your company. Compared to
traditional MPS and MRP planning applications SCAN™ is lightening fast. SCAN™ is
simple to use and smart - managing action items on a planner’s To Do List based on
time-phased, dependent demand.
And compared to traditional ERP planning
applications SCAN™ is relatively inexpensive - enabling you to get a return on your
investment while you master e-commerce technology.
Once SCAN™ is operational, you can approach your large customers and propose a
strategic e-commerce relationship - with the Internet technology in-hand to make it
happen. That’s a competitive advantage that will have your competitors scrambling!
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