Gravitate to the Cloud for SCM
Cloud computing offers Supply Chain Management (SCM) functions in an efficient, scalable, reliable and secure manner. The unlimited infrastructure can create a leasable cloud of SCM functions that masks the heterogeneity of multi-tiered, best-of-breed SCM packages, according to Infosys' expert in Supplychainbrain.com.
Our expert adds that the SCM cloud provides a win-win for all stakeholders - infrastructure vendors, SCM product vendors, service providers, and users. Significantly, the SCM cloud enables users to get a simplified view of SCM functions - rather than SCM applications - such as order management, warehouse management and demand forecasting. In addition, the pay-for-what-you-use environment helps users reduce capital expenditure and save operating expenditure.
Our expert navigates the challenges of implementing an agile cloud of SCM functions by focusing on key features:
Scalability
SCM functions are set to increase manifold with widespread adoption of the cloud. In this landscape, multi-tiered environments based on service level agreements must be transparent to users.
Reliability
Users must have visibility into the environment to assess and adapt to the business load. They need to access SCM functions in a secure manner.
Security
Since the SCM cloud is a common platform, users must be protected with security credentials to access SCM functions and cascade to the infrastructure cloud.
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Reproduced with the permission of Supplychainbrain.com
Author
Guruprasad B. Nagaraja, Technical Architect, Supply Chain Management practice, Infosys Limited
Guruprasad has worked as a performance engineering lead on complex SCM implementations for several global companies. He can be reached at
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