Supply chain collaboration can be beneficial for every company
involved. Companies that work together to offer supply chain solutions
often see dramatic reductions in fulfilment time, inventories and costs,
as well as seeing improvements in customer satisfaction and service
levels.
Focusing on Strengths
Companies who work collaboratively often do so in the wrong way,
using collaboration as a means of filling voids in their own individual
capabilities. The most successful providers of supply chain solutions
focus on strengths and use them to their advantage rather than
compensating for weaknesses. By identifying what each company in the
supply chain does well, collaboration becomes easier and more effective
for everyone involved.
Choosing Supply Chain Partners
The most successful businesses might not necessarily be the most suitable for your logistics services. Many distributers seek to collaborate with the largest suppliers in the hope that their supply chain will be more successful. However, this isn’t always the best strategy as these solutions rely on each individual company’s commitment to the chain and larger companies are often already involved in other chains and don’t offer the same financial assurance.Investing in Performance Management Systems
Companies offering supply chain solutions should invest in an effective performance-management system to enable all those in the supply chain to monitor the progress of particular projects and ensure that they’re delivering the desired results. Companies in the supply chain should consider using the same performance-management system. Using the same metrics and working towards common targets can avoid miscommunications that often damage collaboration efforts.Does your company offer supply chain solutions? What commonalities do all companies in the chain share? Do you have a collaborative strategy to ensure your supply chain’s long term success? Alternatively if you are looking for supply chain solutions for your business contact Fairway Fulfilment & Logistics today.
