{"id":48501,"date":"2020-07-31T13:07:56","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T20:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/microsoft-in-business\/?p=48501"},"modified":"2020-08-04T17:43:24","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T00:43:24","slug":"deliver-intelligent-supply-chain-to-fulfill-customer-demand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/microsoft-in-business\/business-transformation\/2020\/07\/31\/deliver-intelligent-supply-chain-to-fulfill-customer-demand\/","title":{"rendered":"Deliver intelligent supply chain to fulfill customer demand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full webp-format\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/07\/July_Blog_Image_Opt2.png\" alt=\"Woman checking things off her tablet\" width=\"1038\" height=\"584\" data-orig-srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/07\/July_Blog_Image_Opt2.png 640w, https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/07\/July_Blog_Image_Opt2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/07\/July_Blog_Image_Opt2-330x186.png 330w, https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/07\/July_Blog_Image_Opt2-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/07\/July_Blog_Image_Opt2-235x132.png 235w\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/07\/July_Blog_Image_Opt2.png\" \/><br \/>\nConsumers spent over $601B in online purchases in 2019.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To increase agility and visibility<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">supply chain<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0logistics<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">operations\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are trending towards transparent relationships between warehouses<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, delivery operations, and online\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">locations<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he truth is that modern consumers expect that when they shop for a product<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, they\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">want to have options for how they buy and receive them<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Transforming a supply chain into an intelligent operation calls for utilizing the cloud to leverage data and analytics to create a seamless customer experience<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0while maintaining optimal margins<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. That means aggregating data, optimizing end-to-end delivery logistics<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0across all channels<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and leveraging the right tools to ensure that a retailer is compliant, secure, and resilient.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Predictive analytics build competitive customer service<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/transform\/how-walgreens-is-using-hololens-2-to-provide-a-fresh-retail-experience\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Walgreens recently decided to revamp its customer experience through a digital transformation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that included\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rebuilt<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0approaches to training and optimized supply chains. To accomplish the latter, they utilized Azure Synapse to help them pull from their vast amount of customer data to get insights on what consumers bought and how they shopped at their locations<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and online stores<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Positioning a retail operation to effectively predict and meet customer demand without waste has, historically, been a complex process that involved using past sales figures to inform future decisions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To update their own operations, Walgreens turned to real-time data and analytics&#8211;instead of looking to the past, they focused on the present.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What does this mean for<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0other<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0retailers? More accurate demand management driven by algorithmic decision-making means that there are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fewer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0instances where products aren\u2019t available<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for customers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Likewise, if a product isn\u2019t available, a seller can utilize an online platform connected to the supply chain to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">provide information on when a product is available and if the customer can pre-order<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now, retailers are turning to predictive analytics and transparent supply chains to help them utilize real-time data for a more accurate picture of customer behavior and availability. In turn, that helps them deliver the right products, at the right volume, to meet demand.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Optimized supply chains ensure business continuity<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An optimized supply chain not only helps you get products to market but provides the continuity<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and visibility<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0retail businesses need to thrive. Real-time data and predictive analytics can help reduce waste associated with maintaining a network of warehouses and delivery trucks through intelligence derived from real-time data.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/customers.microsoft.com\/en-us\/story\/777252-microsoft-consumer-goods-azure\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft ran into these challenges when they tried to open their Surface and Xbox supply chains with per-unit tracking<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. To accomplish this, they partnered with a logistics company to track each unit through a single interface. Just by marking, tracking, and monitoring these devices, Microsoft was able to identify bottlenecks in shipping and fulfillment to optimize the supply chain.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As mentioned above, predictive analytics provide\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rich<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0insights into how to meet the customer where they are.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0With the right kind of data,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hey\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">also provide insights for automated, predictive maintenance<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and alert systems. Predictive maintenance helps\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">proactively\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">identify where waste and inefficiencies\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">might\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">occur and when the best time is to repair or replace equipment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Build supply chain resiliency with real-time data<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As supply chains become more complex,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">they often become more fragile<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Supply chains that are undergoing a digital transformation are obviously managing customer data, which means several layers of necessary compliance and security measures. Accordingly, it takes integrated security and compliance measures to make those supply chains safe and resilient.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Retail businesses competing in physical and digital marketplaces are turning to centralized compliance and security solutions. These solutions help businesses manage their security obligations from\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">an<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">integrated\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">global\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dashboard\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">while minimizing the chance that security flaws paralyze their supply chain.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft cloud solutions empower intelligent supply chains<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cloud platforms like Dynamics 365 and Azure are empowering retail businesses to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">increase<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">their supply\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">chain<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">intelligence<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leveraging<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the power of the cloud\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">provid<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0analytics and AI\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">enables\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">retail supply chains\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">becom<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0smarter in terms of how they serve their customers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management solutions provide a seamless interface for your employees with translates to a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">improved\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">experience for your customers. It also solves a lot of the problems associated with product management, as it provides automation for things like stock replenishment and transparent inventory availability.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">W<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ith Azure Synapse, retailers can utilize current customer and supply chain information to empower their staff to make sales while optimizing their entire supply chain from warehouse to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">digital\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">storefront.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Azure Synapse blends data from multiple sources to provide real insight to fuel algorithmic and human decision<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">making.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The mission of any company looking to enrich their supply chain should be\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">improved\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">analytics, transparency, and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">end<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">end\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">optimization<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and orchestration<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Microsoft supports this mission with the right tools and features to empower retailers to build the intelligent supply chain they need to compete and be successful.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To learn more about transforming your supply chain, read the free e-book\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/info.microsoft.com\/ww-landing-Intelligent-Retail-Guide-3-Optimizing-Supply-Chain.html?lcid=EN-US\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Intelligent Retail Guide: Optimizing your Supply Chain<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consumers spent over $601B in online purchases in 2019.\u00a0To increase agility and visibility,\u00a0supply chain\u00a0logistics\u00a0operations\u00a0are trending towards transparent relationships between warehouses, delivery operations, and online\u00a0locations. 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