{"id":101991,"date":"2023-09-15T07:16:40","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T07:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/octagona.com\/?p=101991"},"modified":"2026-10-22T18:20:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T16:20:13","slug":"what-supply-chain-means","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/octagona.com\/en\/cosa-significa-supply-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"What is supply chain and why it may affect your business"},"content":{"rendered":"

The <\/span>supply chain<\/b>, o <\/span>supply chain<\/b>, is one of the key elements that keep the global economy moving: behind every product we buy is a very intricate process involving both the receipt of raw materials from the supplier, the production, and both the logistics and distribution of the goods. A process that has <\/span>paramount importance <\/b>also in relation to the\u2019business internationalization<\/a><\/span>, especially for enterprises that <\/span>want to sell abroad<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, with the increasingly sharp rise of online commerce, the supply chain has become increasingly complex, having to deal with<\/span> A scenario that transcends national borders<\/b>. For example, the supply chain must consider the wide fluctuations in product demand following events such as the lockdown and the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. For this, it must be <\/span>Efficient and able to achieve lean production processes<\/b>, capable of reducing costs and waste, with the aim of safeguarding the company's profits as much as possible, even in cases of market deadlock.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article we will therefore explore the crucial importance of the supply chain in the era of globalization.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The importance of constant data collection and monitoring in a supply chain<\/span><\/h2>\n

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For an increasingly efficient and productive supply chain, it is critical to <\/span>Acquire the data needed to manage each stage<\/b>, starting from the procurement of materials needed to produce the goods to reaching the end customer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are programs that can simplify this, aimed at tracking each process and providing any necessary information for it. This can be particularly useful for the <\/span>warehouse management <\/b>and for<\/span> Tracking the goods at all times.<\/b><\/p>\n

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The automation and standardization of processes<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Making processes within a supply chain as automated and standardized as possible<\/b>, makes it possible to optimize time and resources. Today it is possible to use machines and programs in warehouses that enable them to efficiently and safely manage operations within them, for example by having products moved by special conveyors that are specifically suited for that type of merchandise.<\/span><\/p>\n

Again thanks to the latest technological innovations, the company can make use of software that coordinates every aspect of logistics and product distribution, planning all their movements.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The supply chain and the advantage it can be for your business<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The upgrade chain is also becoming increasingly automated through the use of artificial intelligence. This results not only in cost optimization, but also in <\/span>a better production yield <\/b>and in<\/span> a better experience for customers<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

To realize a supply chain that meets expectations, one can rely on the figure of the <\/span>Supply Chain Manager (SCM)<\/b>, which is responsible for organizing and presiding over all phases of this circuit, including the passage of goods and information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Octagona can assist your business to plan every supply chain flow, as well as provide any Export-related advice, including digital. Do not hesitate to <\/span>contact us through this form<\/span><\/a> for any questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

La supply chain, o catena di approvvigionamento, \u00e8 uno degli elementi chiave che mantengono l’economia globale in movimento: dietro ogni prodotto che acquistiamo si cela un processo molto articolato che riguarda sia la ricezione delle materie prime da parte del fornitore, la produzione, e sia la logistica che la distribuzione della merce. Un processo che […]<\/p>\n

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