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Sven Vollmer

Portfolio Manager SRM

purchasing 4.0 are not just buzzwords, but the guide to shaping the future. With my blog I would like to show the opportunities of today and what we are working on to help you be even more successful in the future.

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SCM Insights · Technology

Illuminate your supply chain: Discover the power of SupplyOn Supply Chain Locations

The biggest risks are the ones you don’t see. In today’s complex and volatile global market, companies are grappling with issues such as geopolitical tensions and strict regulations. At the same time, unexpected disruptions often hide deep within multi-tiered supplier networks.Supply chain transparency has never been more critical - or more elusive. Many risks go unnoticed until it’s too late. But what if you could illuminate your entire supply chain? Not just Tier 1 suppliers, but also further down the supply chain, where individual components are processed and assembled.SupplyOn Supply Chain Locations is a pioneering solution that enables companies to make their entire value chain transparent and manageable, from the smallest production steps to finished components.The challenge: You can't manage what you can't seeMany organizations today suffer from a fundamental visibility gap. They know who their Tier 1 suppliers are. But beyond that? It’s often a black box. Risks often remain undetected in the sub-tiers.Common risks in manufacturing supply chains include:Regional concentrationSingle points of failureSub-tier supplier capacity issuesRegulatory requirements (for example, LkSG, UFLPA, CSRD)Without a clear line of sight into the full production process and all entities involved, companies struggle to trace quality issues, assess ESG performance, or ensure compliance.The solution: Map your manufacturing realitySupply Chain Locations enables you to display the entire manufacturing footprint, multi-level deep. It provides business-critical visibility by enabling you to:Map the full supply chain network, multi-level and location-specificIdentify manufacturing locations and work steps beyond Tier 1Collaborate efficiently with suppliers through built-in SupplyOn platform integrationCollect data in a structured, standardized format for easier traceability and internal integrationSemiconductor manufacturing, for example, involves numerous distinct, geographically dispersed steps. From wafer sorting to backend testing, or sub-assembly to final packaging, Supply Chain Locations illuminates every touchpoint.Data collection: A structured, scalable approachHaving accurate, comprehensive data informs you of potential risks tied to specific geographies or dependencies. Through flexible templates and multi-level data inquiries, businesses can capture:Supplier identities on all tier levelsManufacturing site locations (BoM structure-driven)Specific work steps at each site (e.g., grinding, assembly, finishing)This data flows seamlessly into internal systems or is utilized across other SupplyOn solutions, such as Risk Management, Sourcing, and ESG, creating a truly connected supply chain management ecosystem.Key benefits: See more, move faster, improveCritical data is shared across functions to anticipate potential events and improve reliability. Unprecedented visibility: Gain a complete picture of your manufacturing network, identifying entities and activities you previously couldn’t see. Proactive risk management: Spot concentration risks and geopolitical exposures. Identify single points of failure before they become disruptions. Regulatory compliance, simplified: Comply with LkSG, UFLPA, and CSRD more effectively by leveraging accurate, traceable supply chain data. Enhanced quality management: Trace product quality issues directly back to specific processes or sites—no more guesswork or fragmented analysis.Trusted foundation: Integrate and collaborateSupply Chain Locations benefits from the robustness of the SupplyOn platform. Here is where technology and collaboration join forces, providing you with:Secure, multi-tenant architectureVast existing supplier network, with many already onboardDeep integration with sourcing, procurement, and quality systemsEfficiency through data standardizationYou can also leverage the SupplyOn platform for efficient communication and data transmission by suppliers. Supplier collaboration is the key to building resilience, ensuring compliance, and enhancing quality control.Ready to illuminate your supply chain?Risk does not stop with Tier 1. So don’t be left in the dark. Avoid surprises with SupplyOn Supply Chain Locations. Gain the visibility you need to make better decisions, faster. Build strategies that are grounded in real, actionable supply chain intelligence.
Illuminate your supply chain: Discover the power of SupplyOn Supply Chain Locations
SCM Insights

How you benefit from a central procurement solution when having various ERP systems in place

Many companies operate historically grown multi-backend system landscapes. Mergers and acquisitions, international expansions, new sites and plants, different update cycles, etc. have multiplied the number of ERP systems within the organization over time. This in itself is not a problem. However, if you wish to use a central procurement system for all your plants and locations at the same time, things become tricky. Today's Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) systems often support only a single ERP as a backend system. So, what to do? (more…)
How you benefit from a central procurement solution when having various ERP systems in place