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Process-led supply chain transformation

The time for supply chain transformation is now. But trying to transform often ends up putting things out of whack. Enter Celonis Process Intelligence: with it, supply chain transformation becomes process-led, so you can get your supply chain working as one by fixing the processes that make it run. Process Intelligence helps you fix each process individually, link everything holistically, and balance your supply chain, finally.

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Supply chain problems are process problems

There’s a great disconnect at the heart of most enterprises. And it’s causing a big issue for supply chains. Supply chains are one mega-process made up of lots of connected micro-processes, all happening in systems that don’t play well together and across departments that speak their own languages — so transforming one link of the supply chain can end up causing issues in other links. 

The solution? Connected processes. 

Celonis Process Intelligence is the first-of-its kind connective tissue for your supply chain, helping you see, understand, and unify your processes, end-to-end while flexibly layering on top of the tools you already use. With Process Intelligence, you can balance containing costs, optimizing cash, and improving service levels; transform your supply chain; and even control how your supply chain affects — and is affected by — the rest of the business.

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What does that look like in action?

Improve service levels

Improve on-time, in-full delivery Prioritize and action credit & delivery blocks for key customers 

Reduce stockouts  Identify alternate sources of stock and prioritize based on impact  

Improve supplier reliability   Operate with realistic lead times to ensure uninterrupted supply

Optimize working capital

Accelerate slow moving inventory Identify and resolve where inventory is getting stuck to prevent inventory build up Reduce excess inventory Update safety stocks based on actual consumption and replenishment trends Reallocate excess inventory Transfer stock from locations with excess to ones at risk of stockout, factoring in time and cost constraints

Contain costs

Reduce operating costs Eliminate unnecessary touches and prevent purchasing of inventory in excess Reduce spot purchasing Leverage existing freight & logistics contracts to meet demand Optimize load consolidation Identify opportunities to maximize shipping utilization and reduce shipping cost

Improve service levels

Improve on-time, in-full delivery Prioritize and action credit & delivery blocks for key customers 

Reduce stockouts  Identify alternate sources of stock and prioritize based on impact  

Improve supplier reliability   Operate with realistic lead times to ensure uninterrupted supply

Optimize working capital

Accelerate slow moving inventory Identify and resolve where inventory is getting stuck to prevent inventory build up Reduce excess inventory Update safety stocks based on actual consumption and replenishment trends Reallocate excess inventory Transfer stock from locations with excess to ones at risk of stockout, factoring in time and cost constraints

Contain costs

Reduce operating costs Eliminate unnecessary touches and prevent purchasing of inventory in excess Reduce spot purchasing Leverage existing freight & logistics contracts to meet demand Optimize load consolidation Identify opportunities to maximize shipping utilization and reduce shipping cost

What could you achieve with Celonis?

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86%
Reduction in rejected sales orders
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30%
Reduction in throughput time
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27%
Improvement in on-time delivery

Start your process-led Supply Chain Transformation now.

Fix each process individually
Link everything holistically
Balance your supply chain, finally
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the major challenges in supply chain management today?

While there are many industry-wide challenges for supply chains, such as fluctuating prices and delays, one of the major challenges in supply chain management today is disconnected processes. Supply chains are one mega-process made up of lots of micro-processes, all happening in systems that often don’t play well together and across departments that speak their own languages. Transforming one link can end up causing issues in others, so supply chain managers need to understand how their processes truly run in order to improve them.

Why is it important to have an efficient supply chain?

Supply chain efficiency has direct impacts on your customers, in terms of shipping speed and accuracy. But a streamlined supply chain also benefits the business through reduced wastage, stronger supplier relationships, and improved sustainability performance. That’s why it’s important to have an efficient supply chain, and supply chain managers can use Process Intelligence to achieve this.

What are the benefits of inventory optimization?

Optimizing inventory management ensures that you deliver customers what they want, when they want it - crucially without stock shortages or surpluses. The benefits of inventory optimization include keeping stock at the right level to improve working capital, while meeting your service levels and sustainability targets. The Celonis platform brings these opportunities to light.

What is an example of inventory optimization?

One example of optimized inventory management is reallocating excess inventory to areas at risk of stockouts. This involves real-time inventory tracking and demand forecasting. The Celonis platform can automate many of these actions.

What are the enablers of supply chain optimization?

Supply chain optimization is enabled by having visibility over supply chain processes, and how they intersect with other functions, as well as knowledge of how to improve them. Process Intelligence is an enabler of supply chain optimization as it objectively models your processes and orchestrates automation to make them run more efficiently.

What are some examples of supply chain inefficiencies?

Opportunities to make supply chains run more effectively are typically found in business processes and internal operations. Disconnected systems and miscommunication between different teams often lead to an inability to identify areas for improvement, such as pinpointing underperforming suppliers. Consequences can include stock-outs, inventory overload, excessive transport costs, late deliveries, and incorrect packaging. A platform like Celonis can help bring these areas to light and fix them.

How do you optimize order processing?

Processing an order requires work to be done across multiple departments, which means delays and disruptions are common. Celonis Process Intelligence gives you full visibility across all your open orders so you can intelligently prioritize and handle them, optimizing order processing and making sure every order gets to the customer on time and in full.

How do you maximize supply chain efficiency?

The effectiveness of your supply chain operation is dependent on your processes and your ability to optimize them. You therefore need an accurate, real-time, objective view of all your supply chain processes, which Celonis Process Intelligence can provide. With greater supply chain visibility, you can take action to balance inventory levels, target underperforming suppliers and lower warehousing costs. You can even use the Celonis platform to automate many of these improvement actions.

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