Shadow planning:

Reveal the Blind Spots in Your Supply Chain

~ 1 min Read
Channel Strategy

Supply chain blind spots between brand owners and their contract manufacturers and component suppliers are no longer acceptable in the modern supply chain. Without real-time insights, disruptions in production schedules, inventory shortages, and delivery delays can spiral into costly setbacks.

What is shadow planning?

Shadow planning is a proactive approach that equips you with the visibility and insights needed to anticipate disruptions before they happen. By leveraging a digital supply chain twin, you can simulate scenarios, create actionable contingency plans, and ensure seamless operations even in the face of uncertainty.

What you’ll learn in this solution brief

How to bridge the visibility gap between brand owners and their contract manufacturers, suppliers, and logistics providers

Key features of shadow planning, including simulation models, and data sharing

Benefits you’ll gain by implementing shadow planning, such as enhanced capacity utilization and efficient inventory risk management

Why now? The case for shadow planning

Traditional supply chain methods can’t keep up with today’s complex, real-time market. A lack of visibility and reactive responses leaves companies vulnerable. Shadow planning changes the game by giving you the tools to anticipate, plan, and respond with confidence.

Don’t wait for the next supply chain disruption – download the solution brief now to get started.

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