Automation in supply chain management: transparent and resilient supply chains with data & AI

The automation of your supply chain and the use of AI only work with solid master data management. Our 360° assessment provides you with your individual roadmap to data-based supply chain management.

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Automation in supply chain management: transparent and resilient supply chains
with data & AI

The automation of your supply chain and the use of AI only work with solid master data management.
Our 360° assessment provides you with your individual roadmap to data-based supply chain management.

AI offers new opportunities to achieve structural improvements in supply chain design. This lowers costs and risks, reduces errors, speeds up processes and relieves employees.

Interview on challenges and trends in supply chain management with Karsten Schaaf from Dataciders

Dataciders Spotlight: Challenges and trends in supply chain management

Supply chain resilience: reliable data as an enabler for stable supply chains

Challenges in supply chain management manifest themselves in different ways. Typical examples include insufficient product availability, difficulties in fulfilling service level agreements and excessive costs or inventories along the supply chain.

In today's dynamic and complex production and supply networks, reliable data is the key to meeting customer needs quickly and efficiently. A company's business and supply chain strategy should therefore no longer be considered in isolation from its data strategy . Only a "data-driven" supply chain approach makes it possible to make better decisions based on data.

To optimize your SCM processes, whether through digitalization or AI, it is therefore essential to simultaneously consider data strategy and data excellence in conjunction with modern master data management.

This is exactly where our supply chain consulting module comes in: With the 360° assessment, we offer you a systematic and holistic analysis that links your SCM strategy with an effective data strategy.

We show you how.

360° SCM assessment: more automation in your supply chain

Integrated analysis of SCM and data strategy

Our 360° assessment offers you a comprehensive analysis of your supply chain and data strategy.
Using proven methods, we identify synergies and potential areas of optimization to improve your SCM processes and increase efficiency with automation and AI.

High-quality data for the use of AI

Reliable and high-quality data is crucial for stable supply chains.
We show you the way to a data-based infrastructure that meets current requirements and supports the use of AI in supply chain management. This enables you to react quickly to changes and secure competitive advantages.

Concrete measures for better processes

Our roadmap, which is tailored to your needs, provides you with clear steps for implementing quick wins and a prioritized action plan.
In this way, we ensure that you can achieve both short-term success and significantly increase the maturity of your supply chain in the long term.

In 3 phases to the data-driven
supply chain

Our approach to the 360° assessment consists of three phases, which we usually complete successfully within 3 to 4 weeks.

Our goals for your company:

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1. preparation

In the preparation phase, we clearly define the expected results of the assessment. Together with the project team, we define the strategic guidelines from the corporate or SCM strategy and carry out a structured self-assessment of the current status and data readiness.

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2nd analysis:

In the analysis phase, we use our best practice model for supply chain management to assess the maturity and digitalization potential of IT systems and identify weaknesses in data management with our framework for data excellence.

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3. operationalization:

In the final phase, operationalization, we develop fields of action to eliminate weaknesses and implement potential improvements. These are prioritized and transferred into a roadmap that enables quick wins and long-term improvements.

Talk to our SCM experts now! 

Each of our Datacider departments has extensive expertise in different domains, industries and technologies. Regardless of the specific nature of your requirements, we use the appropriate expert knowledge to provide you with the best possible advice. 

Who is the 360° SCM assessment for?

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Supply Chain
Manager

Our 360° assessment helps you to analyze your supply chain processes in conjunction with the data strategy.
You will identify optimization opportunities to increase efficiency and improve coordination between departments.

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Data analysts and
BI experts

With our 360° assessment, you can evaluate the data quality in the supply chain, identify
potential for improvement and create well-founded analyses. The assessment also shows how you can integrate AI technologies and gain insights from the data.

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Managing directors and strategic decision-makers

Our 360° assessment provides you with a comprehensive overview of your supply chain and data strategy,
to make informed decisions, identify cost reduction potential and strengthen your company's competitiveness.

Your investment: 360° SCM assessment

Quick Scan

4.900 EUR
  • Brief analysis with results after 5 days
  • Scoping, analysis workshop, results workshop
  • Maturity assessment via benchmark models, identification and evaluation of areas of potential
  • First roadmap

Full Assessment

16.500 EUR
  • Detailed analysis with results after 3-4 weeks
  • Scoping, identification of critical business processes, detailed assessment, results workshop
  • Application of SCM benchmark model and DX framework, in-depth interviews, identification and prioritization of action points from the 360° assessment
  • Detailed implementation roadmap
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Extended Assessment

30-60 KEUR
  • Detailed analysis with results and operationalized project plan after 6-8 weeks
  • Scoping, identification of critical business processes, detailed assessment, results workshop
  • Complete project definition and change analysis
  • Application of SCM benchmark model and DX framework, in-depth interviews, identification and prioritization of action points from the 360° assessment
  • Detailed implementation roadmap
  • Multi-project plan for implementation and initial change architecture
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Ready for a data-driven supply chain?

Request our brochure on the 360° SCM assessment or book a free consultation right away. 

Further information on supply chain management, data strategy and AI

SCM trends: The future of global production networks

In our comprehensive white paper on trends in supply chain management and challenges in the design of global production networks, you will gain valuable insights into the strategies of German companies to face the growing geopolitical risks and structural challenges.

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FAQ

The assessment is carried out in three phases and usually takes 3 to 4 weeks, depending on the complexity of your supply chain and the data available.

A fixed price offers you planning security and cost transparency. You know in advance what investments you will have to make without having to worry about unexpected additional costs. This allows you to better control your budget.

The internal effort required varies depending on the size of the company and the data available. We recommend forming a project team from different departments to collect the necessary information. The effort can usually be limited to a few hours per week during the assessment.

Upon completion of the assessment, you will receive a detailed roadmap with specific recommendations for optimizing your supply chain and data strategy. You will be able to achieve both short-term successes and long-term improvements. We will be happy to support you in implementing your action plan.

After the 360° SCM assessment, you will receive a detailed roadmap with recommended measures to improve your supply chain. These measures should now be implemented in order to realize the identified optimization potential. If you need support with implementation, we will be happy to assist you to ensure that the recommended steps are implemented effectively.

The assessment is carried out by our experienced team of supply chain experts and data analysts. They bring extensive know-how and best practices to ensure a sound analysis and customized recommendations for your company.

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