Strength Lies in the Alignment of Forces

SETA has managed to create a supply chain that forms a network between a company and its suppliers, as well as the production and distribution of a particular product or service. The entities involved in this chain include manufacturers, vendors, warehouses, transportation companies, distribution centers, and retailers. The functions of the supply chain include product development, marketing, operations, distribution, finance, and customer service.

The supply chain is the most visible "face" of a business to customers and consumers. The better and more efficient a company's supply chain management, the better it can protect its business reputation and long-term sustainability.

SETA has created a network in the form of a supply chain between a company and its suppliers for the production and distribution of a specific product or service. The entities involved in this chain include manufacturers, vendors, warehouses, transportation companies, distribution centers, and retailers. The functions of the supply chain include product development, marketing, operations, distribution, finance, and customer service.

Effective supply chain management systems minimize costs, waste, and time in the production cycle. The industry standard has become a just-in-time supply chain, where retailers automatically send replenishment orders to manufacturers. Retail shelves can be restocked almost as quickly as the product is sold. One way to further improve this process is to analyze supply chain partners' data to identify areas for additional improvement.

With IBM services, you can transform your supply chain processes into intelligent workflows to achieve new levels of responsiveness and innovation. Challenge legacy processes to uncover efficiencies, empower your teams to execute and deliver, and leverage emerging technologies like AI and blockchain to unlock opportunities at every stage of the value chain—from demand planning to order orchestration and fulfillment.