Affected by the new crown epidemic, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and severe weather, the supply chain that maintains the normal operation of enterprises is becoming increasingly tense. To help customers track and coordinate supply chain systems, Microsoft launched the Microsoft Supply Chain Center (Microsoft Supply Chain Center). This solution integrates data from multiple projects, as well as tools from Oracle, SAP SE and other partners.
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The Microsoft Supply Chain Center, currently available in beta, is designed to provide customers with a central view of existing applications, and information from Microsoft and other suppliers. The Supply and Demand Insights module uses artificial intelligence to predict shortages and supply bottlenecks, and the order management tool organizes and automatically fills orders.
The center also integrates with Microsoft Teams, the chat and conferencing software, to facilitate communication between business personnel and external suppliers. The center includes facilities and services from partners such as CH Robinson Worldwide Inc. and FedEx.
Since 2020, various industries have seen supply chain issues that have resulted in billions of dollars in losses. The platform accelerates the need to better track which parts are likely to be in shortage and when — and how to plan around the challenge. Many companies, especially in the automotive industry, are severely hampered by a lack of insight into supply chains, especially for essential components like semiconductors.
Charles Lamanna, vice president of Microsoft, said: “The need for business honesty may not be as urgent as it is now. Everything is changing, and this is the reality of global business. Supply chains that are supposed to be “resilient” are not as flexible as they appear.” .
