Reducing risk in complex outsourced supply chains.

In modern manufacturing environments, success is defined by a company’s ability to satisfy customers rapidly changing requirements. Many companies have engaged in outsourcing in some form which adds additional complexity in S&OP planning processes and in a lot of cases greatly increases supply chain risk.

Off-balance sheet reporting, required by SOX, was included due to the increased risk of inventory commitments in 3rd part organisations.

Advanced planning by Visible Chain products enables significant reduction in value and time commitments throughtout the supply chain resulting in a significant reduction in supply chain risks.

Planning for complex outsourced products provides major challenges for manufacturers and OEMs.

By providing a clear overview of product structures, intelligent analysis of lead-times and unique bill of materials restructuring capability, Visible Chain Technology is helping planners, forecasters and managers to win the battle against planning complexity and excessive supply chain risk.

Outsourcing of manufacturing or other components of a business can provide significant benefits while helping a company to focus on key core activities. However, if outsourcing is not properly executed and managed the results can be very damaging often taking a considerable time for a business to recover.

Visible Chain Technology can ensure a smooth process transition and provide additional opportunities for cost reduction through design review processes.

Visible Chain Technology have established a group of trusted partners to provide complimentary solutions and enhanced technology capability.