As disruption becomes the standard backdrop for global commerce, supply chain leaders are now harnessing data intelligence and innovative solutions to drive growth and navigate through the complexities of modern market challenges.
The Era of Routine Disruptions
Supply chains are grappling with a multitude of challenges in the current polycrisis era, ranging from geopolitical conflicts and energy crises to extreme weather and climate challenges. These factors have resulted in fragile supply chains and volatile markets, both struggling to adapt to fluctuating demand. Jörg Junghanns, Global VP of Supply Chain Orchestration at Capgemini, emphasizes the need for intelligent, connected supply chain solutions to navigate this era of “routine disruption.”
Overcoming Legacy Processes and Harnessing Data
Legacy systems and outdated processes are hindering continuous innovation, leaving companies vulnerable to disruptions and lagging behind market trends. Junghanns points out that these systems delay response times to sudden supply chain disruptions, making agility more crucial than ever. He also highlights the increasing complexity of procurement strategies due to the need to leverage vast amounts of data. Centralized and accessible data insights are pivotal for implementing successful strategies and synchronizing category purchasing.
Building Resilient Supply Chains
Junghanns underscores the importance of building more autonomous, intelligent, and data-driven supply chain solutions. He cites the business ecosystem partnership between Capgemini and Kuehne+Nagel as an example of an innovative supply chain orchestration capability that drives resilient, efficient, and sustainable operations. This one-stop solution integrates planning and logistics management, reducing mismatches in accountability, data, and intelligence, and driving improved performance across end-to-end supply chains.
