{"id":9686,"date":"2022-06-08T16:17:18","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T20:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/?p=9686"},"modified":"2025-05-29T08:00:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T12:00:19","slug":"viewpoint-of-your-supply-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/viewpoint-of-your-supply-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting a better viewpoint of your supply chain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"experience-625e720ba9b42\" style=\"position: relative; width: auto; padding: 0 0 410.16%; height: 0; top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0; right: 0; margin: 0; border: 0 none;\" data-aspectratio=\"0.24380952\" data-tablet-aspectratio=\"0.10392422\" data-mobile-aspectratio=\"0.06635537\"><iframe class=\"ceros-experience\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0; right: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0 none; height: 1px; width: 1px; min-height: 100%; min-width: 100%;\" title=\"Get a better viewpoint on your supply chain | Sage US\" src=\"\/\/view.ceros.com\/sage\/supply-chain-monitoring-en?heightOverride=5250&amp;tabletHeightOverride=7390&amp;mobileHeightOverride=8138\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<noscript>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-better-viewpoint-on-your-supply-chain\">\n    A better viewpoint on your supply chain<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>and information is in their hands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><svg id=\"Layer_162332a89e2279\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\"><\/svg><br>\n<br>\nFind out why<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-being-wary-of-unexpected-risks-is-part-of-what-makes-us-human\">\n    <svg><\/svg><br>\n<br>\n<svg id=\"6213cc1814d36-line-svg\" name=\"6213cc1814d36-line-svg\"><\/svg><br>\n<br>\nBeing wary of unexpected risks is part of what makes us human.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-whether-it-s-the-hairs-on-the-back-of-your-neck-standing-up-during-a-horror-movie-an-increase-in-heart-rate-when-you-reach-the-top-of-a-rollercoaster-or-a-shiver-down-your-spine-when-you-hear-a-strange-noise-in-the-dark\">\n    Whether it\u2019s the hairs on the back of your neck standing up during a horror<br>\nmovie, an increase in heart rate when you reach the top of a rollercoaster,<br>\nor a shiver down your spine when you hear a strange noise in the dark.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-s-only-natural-to-want-to-know-what-s-going-on-around-you-and-it-s-the-same-with-supply-chains-in-your-business-knowing-that-things-are-running-smoothly-and-seeing-what-s-happening-puts-your-mind-at-ease-but-a-recent-report-from-the-economist-intelligence-unit-eiu-says-that-more-than-half-of-companies-lack-any-sort-of-end-to-end-visibility-in-their-supply-chains-which-makes-them-vulnerable-to-all-kinds-of-unexpected-risks\">\n    It\u2019s only natural to want to know what\u2019s going on around you. And it\u2019s the<br>\nsame with supply chains in your business. Knowing that things are running<br>\nsmoothly, and seeing what\u2019s happening, puts your mind at ease. But a    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascm.org\/eiu-benchmark\/\">recent report<\/a> from the<br>\nEconomist Intelligence Unit (EIU) says that more than half of companies<br>\nlack any sort of end-to-end visibility in their supply chains. Which makes<br>\nthem vulnerable to all kinds of unexpected risks.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-introducing-an-operating-model-that-offers-a-better-oversight-allows-for-changes-to-be-made-easier-faster-and-safer-models-that-can-break-down-supply-chain-resources-and-processes-into-separate-blocks-is-one-way-of-doing-this\">\n    Introducing an operating model that offers a better oversight allows for<br>\nchanges to be made easier, faster and safer. Models that can break down<br>\nsupply chain resources and processes into separate \u2018blocks\u2019 is one way of<br>\ndoing this.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This \u2018block\u2019 approach allows for quicker reactions that minimize the impact<br>\nof emerging threats or disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-clearer-picture\">\n    A clearer picture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-s-not-just-about-seeing-what-s-going-on-around-your-business-having-a-clearer-picture-of-your-supply-chain-and-where-your-products-come-from-also-has-a-huge-impact-on-your-bottom-line-as-well-as-your-reputation-within-your-industry\">\n    It\u2019s not just about seeing what\u2019s going on around your business. Having a<br>\nclearer picture of your supply chain, and where your products come from,<br>\nalso has a huge impact on your bottom line. As well as your reputation<br>\nwithin your industry.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the icons below for more reasons why it pays to be able to see what\u2019s<br>\ngoing on in your supply chain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><svg id=\"6217b5bee3af8-line-svg\" name=\"6217b5bee3af8-line-svg\"><\/svg><br>\n<br>\nWith hybrid and remote working on the increase, your teams need to access<br>\nsupply chain data from a variety of locations on a variety of devices. Not<br>\nbeing able to offer them this option can mean them missing out on<br>\nadditional sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubsonline.informs.org\/doi\/10.1287\/msom.2017.0685\"><br>\nResearch has shown<br>\n<\/a><br>\nthat customers are willing to spend up to 10% more for products when they<br>\nknow where they\u2019ve come from. As well as what materials and ingredients<br>\nwere used and where they were sourced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More and more companies are being asked to be open and share information<br>\nabout their supply chains. Not having that information to hand can<br>\nseriously impact your reputation and play into the hands of your<br>\ncompetitors who do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By 2025, 60% of B2B sales organizations will move to more data-driven<br>\nselling. Your teams need easier access to keep up and provide customers<br>\nwith the information they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CFOs are under constant pressure to manage costs and productivity. But it\u2019s<br>\nharder to make smart business decisions when you don\u2019t have the data or<br>\ninsights into what\u2019s going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-six-challenges-of-distribution\">\n    The six challenges of distribution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-right-business-management-tool-gives-you-full-visibility-across-your-entire-supply-chain-everyone-from-suppliers-to-customers-can-easily-see-everything-they-need-to-know-and-more-whether-it-s-customer-information-stock-levels-past-purchases-or-quotes\">\n    The right business management tool gives you full visibility across your<br>\nentire supply chain. Everyone\u2014from suppliers to customers\u2014can easily see<br>\neverything they need to know and more. Whether it\u2019s customer information,<br>\nstock levels, past purchases or quotes.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>But how does it solve the most common issues that organizations face today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenge #4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><svg id=\"Layer_1623337c6e22af\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\"><\/svg><br>\n<br>\nProductivity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Measuring the productivity of remote workers can be challenging. Scheduling<br>\ntheir work can also be time-consuming\u2014with many competing priorities,<br>\npersonal obligations, absences and other issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-solution\">\n    The solution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The right business management solution will improve employees\u2019 performance<br>\nand reduce the logistical complexity of scheduling their work. Sage manages<br>\nto compare the actual time employees spent on tasks and travels with the<br>\nexpected time budgeted. You can check efficiency and provide support where<br>\nissues are identified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-6\">\n    4 \/ 6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenge #2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><svg id=\"Layer_1623337c6e2297\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\"><\/svg><br>\n<br>\nTeamwork<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teams who can\u2019t collaborate effectively may be missing out on new<br>\nopportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-solution-0\">\n    The solution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By making your data centralized, accessible and always up to date,<br>\ndepartments and individual employees can work better together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-6\">\n    2 \/ 6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenge #1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><svg id=\"Layer_1623337c6e228b\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\"><\/svg><br>\n<br>\nComplexity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An unorganized or overly complicated back office can make life difficult,<br>\nespecially for finance and accounting teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-solution-1\">\n    The solution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses with multiple legacy systems, and no centralized location for<br>\nthese requirements, are already at a disadvantage when it comes to serving<br>\ncustomers. Sage consolidates your work systems into one solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-6\">\n    1 \/ 6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenge #3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><svg width=\"35\" height=\"35\"><\/svg><br>\n<br>\nDivision<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A disconnect between processes, technologies, machinery, and the workforce<br>\nslows everything down, which can leave you struggling to meet customer<br>\nexpectations and respond to changes in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-solution-2\">\n    The solution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The right system helps you manage purchasing processes from beginning to<br>\nend, starting with management of Requests for Quotes (RFQs), input and<br>\nfollow-up of replies, and integration into the price list base. You can<br>\noptimize your stock, keep up with demand and ensure efficiency through<br>\nreal-time monitoring of inventory status. Having effective scanning and<br>\nbar-coding functionality, for example, helps ensure that your materials and<br>\nproducts are properly tracked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-6\">\n    3 \/ 6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenge #5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><svg width=\"35\" height=\"35\"><\/svg><br>\n<br>\nOrganization<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every customer interaction is critical but can be difficult to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-solution-3\">\n    The solution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote sales teams can access info such as stock information, past orders,<br>\nopen quotes, etc., whenever they need it, for sales with their<br>\nclients\u2014whether they are working at home or visiting their offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-6\">\n    5 \/ 6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenge #6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><svg id=\"Layer_1623337c6e22c7\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\"><\/svg><br>\n<br>\nTime wasting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repetitive tasks can take time away from customer engagements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-solution-4\">\n    The solution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When your teams spend more than half of their days manually inputting data<br>\ninto Excel sheets or other mundane, error-prone manual tasks, productivity<br>\nplummets. Sage reduces repetitive tasks through automation, saving them<br>\ntime and giving them the ability to create new orders while they are with<br>\nthe client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-6\">\n    6 \/ 6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dr-mark-s-hygenie\">\n    Dr. Mark\u2019s HyGenie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sage-x3-will-save-us-considerable-time-and-effort-in-the-future-we-will-be-able-to-integrate-new-distributors-into-a-single-platform-instead-of-having-to-set-them-up-on-separate-platforms\">\n    \u201cSage X3 will save us considerable time and effort in the future. We will<br>\nbe able to integrate new distributors into a single platform, instead of<br>\nhaving to set them up on separate platforms.\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steve-plakotaris-ceo-and-managing-director-dr-mark-s-hygenie\">\n    Steve Plakotaris, CEO and Managing Director, Dr Mark\u2019s HyGenie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-3\">\n    1 \/ 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-woven\">\n    Woven<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-we-wanted-an-erp-package-that-was-truly-in-the-cloud-and-secure-so-that-we-could-use-it-from-anywhere-in-the-world-we-now-have-one-common-database-it-s-a-single-source-of-truth-and-it-s-accurate-reliable-and-up-to-date\">\n    \u201cWe wanted an ERP package that was truly in the cloud and secure so that we<br>\ncould use it from anywhere in the world. We now have one common database.<br>\nIt\u2019s a single source of truth and it\u2019s accurate, reliable and up to date.\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-judi-babbage-financial-processes-consultant-woven\">\n    Judi Babbage, Financial Processes Consultant, Woven<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-3\">\n    2 \/ 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idc\">\n    IDC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sage-x3-provides-the-flexibility-in-deployment-public-cloud-hosted-in-a-private-environment-or-on-customers-infrastructure-and-pricing-that-medium-sized-firms-are-looking-for-additionally-all-options-have-special-appeal-as-firms-look-to-support-an-increasingly-mobile-and-remote-workforce\">\n    \u201cSage X3 provides the flexibility in deployment (public cloud, hosted in a<br>\nprivate environment or on customers\u2019 infrastructure) and pricing that<br>\nmedium-sized firms are looking for. 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