Control Towers

Fundamentals of Procurement Procurement evaluation metrics Control Towers

Control towers provide an integrated comprehensive view of data across the end-to-end supply chain. They function as centralized hubs for collecting, monitoring and directing information and activities from unrelated system across the end-to-end supply chain.

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Uses of Control Towers in Supply Chain

Maintaining accurate supply information such as location, quantity, and availability
Determining lead time information between supply chain nodes
Enhancing visibility of supply through dashboards, alarms, and B2B integrations
Supporting cross-functional decision-making and KPIs
Providing root-cause analyses, simulations, risk assessment, and response management
Disseminating information for monitoring and directing supply chain actions and outcomes