We use cookies to provide you with a better experience. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.
  • INDUSTRY PRESS ROOM
  • SUBMISSIONS
  • MEDIA FILE
  • Create Account
  • Sign In
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Free Newsletters
  • MAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Digital Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletters
  • STRATEGY
  • GLOBAL
  • LOGISTICS
  • MANUFACTURING
  • PROCUREMENT
  • VIDEO
    • News & Exclusives
    • Viewer Contributed
    • CSCMP EDGE 2022 Startup Alley
    • Upload your video
  • PODCAST ETC
    • Podcast
    • White Papers
    • Webcasts
    • Events
    • Blogs
      • Reflections
      • SCQ Forum
    • Mobile Apps
  • MAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Digital Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletters
  • STRATEGY
  • GLOBAL
  • LOGISTICS
  • MANUFACTURING
  • PROCUREMENT
  • VIDEO
    • News & Exclusives
    • Viewer Contributed
    • CSCMP EDGE 2022 Startup Alley
    • Upload your video
  • PODCAST ETC
    • Podcast
    • White Papers
    • Webcasts
    • Events
    • Blogs
      • Reflections
      • SCQ Forum
    • Mobile Apps
Home » CSCMP Explores... looks at the current state of supply chain visibility
CSCMP Notebook

CSCMP Explores... looks at the current state of supply chain visibility

March 6, 2015
Supply Chain Quarterly Staff
No Comments

According to some studies, one in three companies experienced a material supply chain disruption in 2013. This suggests that while business leaders are able to see the flow of materials, services, and products within their own companies, there are significant gaps in visibility between trading partners, which can create a barrier to commerce.

To learn more about the current state of supply chain visibility, the publication CSCMP Explores... commissioned a study by the research firm Supply Chain Insights. The report, "Supply Chain Visibility: A Missing Link in the Extended Supply Chain," outlines what companies can do to improve performance through increased visibility.

The study found that 30 percent of the 78 respondents outsourced 40 percent or more of their manufacturing activities, and 55 percent outsource 40 percent or more of their logistics activities. Despite the involvement of third parties, most companies were managing visibility of their extended supply chain through a combination of spreadsheets and electronic data interchange (EDI). Some connected with their supply chain partners primarily by using spreadsheets, faxes, and phone calls.

The study's authors argue that the extended supply chain is too important to rely on manual or outdated methods of communication. The fact that so many companies still do so, they say, suggests that supply chain leaders must develop a clear definition of supply chain visibility as well as identify the appropriate enabling solutions. In many cases, the report asserts, the best way forward is to implement business-to-business networks that allow one-to-many or many-to-many company interactions and enable data harmonization and synchronization.

The report is free to CSCMP members. Information on how to order it can be found here.

    • Related Articles

      CSCMP publication looks at the current state of supply chain visibility

      CSCMP Explores... looks at supply chain visibility

      The current state of the profession

    Recent Articles by Supply Chain Quarterly Staff

    MiR notes 10th anniversary as AMR market matures

    FMCSA fights back against human trafficking

    EDGE Conference sets foundation for the future

    You must login or register in order to post a comment.

    Report Abusive Comment

    Most Popular Articles

    • Report: Sagging freight stats show that trucking sector is returning to its historic mean

    • Survey: parcel delivery drivers are frustrated by using their own smartphones for work

    • Heavy transport across two continents

    • Survey: most Americans unaware that truckers face shortage of parking spaces

    • Supply chain executives not yet seeing expected results from technology investments

    Featured Video

    20221107korber large vs

    Enhancing Customer Experience with Your Supply Chain Strategy

    Viewer Contributed
    With the rise of e-commerce, many businesses have had to transform their warehouses to handle online orders in addition to regularly scheduled inventory shipments. This means warehouses need more information than ever before to ensure they can meet customers' needs. As a result, companies need to select warehouse...

    FEATURED WHITE PAPERS

    • Three layers of forklift safety: Promoting operating best practices

    • The Complete Guide to Automated Packaging

    • Five tips for parcel success in 2023

    • Guide to Pallet Rack Safety

    View More

    Subscribe to Supply Chain Quarterly

    Get Your Subscription
    • SUBSCRIBE
    • E-NEWSLETTERS
    • ADVERTISING
    • CUSTOMER CARE
    • CONTACT
    • ABOUT
    • STAFF
    • PRIVACY POLICY

    Copyright ©2023. All Rights ReservedDesign, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing