Gartner research analysts found that supply chain management models remain short term and functionally focused. Short-term cost goals are prioritized over long-term business value, and functional focus limits ability to pursue big change.
To optimize supply chain costs, it's important to align business value (customer experience, profitable growth, compliance and sustainability) with efficient supply chain operating outcomes (demand fulfillment, product supply and new products/business).
Analysts identified 5 key levers to manage in pursuit of end-to-end supply chain cost optimization. Are you fully optimizing supply chain costs? Download the guide to find out.
