Supply Chain Management encompasses an intensive cooperation between companies in the chain, the goal being an ability to act more quickly and more efficiently.

The most important condition is a tight integration of IT systems. This means, among other things, the exchange of data and the consolidation to a master database so that each party is working with the same data.

Points of focus

The following aspects make this job extremely difficult:

• Enormous variation of formats, structures, terminologies.
• Various languages.
• Various systems.

What solutions?

Calago has consultants available to analyze data structures as well as solutions to be able to consolidate and standardize data.
After matching files where overlap has been made visible, a master base is created. After that, all data is divided into one uniform structure of classification.

The unification of descriptions ensures the correct handshake and complete transparency so that data in the master file always remain connected to the source files. This allows all parties to be able to continue to work with their own data.

Available Calago solutions

• Data Matching
• Data Enrichment
• Data Cleansing

Result

• Maximum chain transparency.
• Fewer administrative and order errors.
• Lower order costs.
• Inventory optimization.
• Less inventory due to Just-in-Time delivery.
• Quick assortment analysis.
• Quick total offers.
• Immediate assortment updates in the chain.
• Shorter time to market for new products.