Supply chain practitioners speaking at recent Kinaxis virtual events emphasized the importance of connecting data and processes across silos - more proof points for Frictionless Enterprise.
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Traditional supply chain planning is siloed, argues John Sicard, Kinaxis CEO, as he opens today s Big Ideas in Supply Chain Virtual Summit. We examine his case for concurrent planning in a digitally connected world.
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Personally, I m a big fan of breaking down silos and the concept of Frictionless Enterprise. A modern business needs a real-time view of data and the ability to act on it without delay. The importance of this in managing the supply chain has been brought into sharp relief in the past year. John Sicard, CEO of supply chain planning vendor Kinaxis, believes this creates a pivotal moment for supply chain professionals. Opening today s Big Ideas in Supply Chain Virtual Summit, he opines: