Comprehensive Vision of the Supply Chain Enables Smart Manufacturing Investment

As the cost of raw materials increases, along with transportation cost and consumer demand for quality and variety, manufacturers are well-aware of the impact that lack of visibility into supply chain data can have on the bottom line.

ArrowStream OnDemand gives manufacturers unlimited visibility into the movement of product from their plant to distributor to the backdoor of the retailer. Suppliers can see inventory on hand at distributors, and retailer demand against that inventory. This inventory and demand data is critical to forecasting, production planning for the manufacturer.

The capture of historical data about distributor sales/operator demand, pricing, and promotions drives more accurate forecasting and efficient trade spending.

Synchronized supply chain = stronger supply chain

Manufacturers that are aligned with the same online software solutions used by their chain operator or retailer customers also benefit by becoming an integral partner in the operator’s or retailer’s supply chain. While the supplier garners the benefits of better forecasting, production and deployment planning, and more informed trend analysis for more profitable product development, it also creates a stronger supply chain to the ultimate mutual benefit of all supply chain partners.

Manufacturers can also realize the average 20 percent savings by leveraging ArrowStream Logistics. When manufacturers engage us to optimize their inbound and outbound freight volume through our extensive network, they gain not only savings, but also contribute to increased freight savings for their customers who participate in the network. In an increasingly competitive marketplace, the ability to cut costs and increase visibility to drive better decision-making is critical to better serving partners and customers.