Use Real-Time Visibility of Supply and Demand Data to Improve Performance

In supply chain decision making, companies no longer prioritize cost alone. APQC's research in supply chain planning and analysis of its Open Standards Benchmarking data reveal several drivers of performance that fall into three categories: strategy and culture, process, and technology. 

Within technology, a performance driver of supply chain planning is using real-time visibility of supply and demand data to improve performance. Supply chain planners need this information to adjust plans to new realities, manage risks, optimize productivity and efficiency, coordinate with partners, and make informed decisions for the present and the longer term. 

Read APQC's Supply Chain Planning: 2025 Blueprint for Success to learn about key performance indicators (KPIs), current benchmarks from top-performing organizations, critical performance drivers, and real-world examples of organizations transforming planning into a strategic advantage.