1、SUPPLY CHAIN CONTROL TOWERS:A SIMPLER ROUTE TO FULL VISIBILITY2SUPPLY CHAIN CONTROL TOWERS:A SIMPLER ROUTE TO FULL VISIBILITYSupply chains generate vast amounts of data,ranging from Estimated Times of Arrival(ETAs)to product demand forecasts.This information is often disparate,stemming from differen

2、t software management systems,resulting in key data and events going unseen by key stakeholders.A Supply Chain Control Tower(SCCT)unifies this critical information,serving as a single connected dashboard that collects key data,essential business metrics,management systems,and real-time event notific

3、ations.Some SCCT solutions focus on specific areas of the supply chain,such as logistics and transportation or inventory management.However,other SCCTs,especially those leveraging advancements in Artificial Intelligence(AI),provide End-to-End(E2E)visibility,aiming to account for all systems,processe

4、s,and stakeholders.In other words,an SCCT is essentially a centralized software platform that harmonizes various supply chain departments and operational areas.This level of centralization provides full visibility into supply chain operations and promotes improved collaboration between various depar

5、tments,facilities,and stakeholders.ABI Research identifies the following market drivers for SCCTs:Harmonizing Data and Processes:Data originates in various regions and operational areas,making it challenging for central planners to draw meaningful insight.Organizations need these data unified in a s

6、ingle dashboard to perform analysis,identify key trends,and collaborate among different business functions.Aligning Supply Chain Areas:Individual departments,distribution centers,storage facilities,manufacturing plants,and transport divisions prioritize their operations and can easily forget that de