Throughout the years, the supply chain has been measured contemplating the variables of quantity, time and cost as primordial to determine the degree of efficiency that it has in our organization. In particular, cost has been the most important indicator determining success or failure. This is the first factor in all managerial decisions seen from the point of view of the economic results of the organization.
Normally the data obtained is applied directly to the comparison between budgets and value of purchases, but not to the direct implication on the timely entry of projects required by the company or correct operation without delays, seen as opportunity cost.
Key factors
There are two fundamental factors that determine the success of supply management and that today have become highly valued within the rules and dynamism of a chain facing its strategic position within the organization: transparency and traceability.
By connecting internal organizational requirements and market supply, the supply chain must undoubtedly comply with the principle of the "supply chain as a whole". transparency that The internal and external confidence of the supply stakeholders can be increased, by establishing The supply and demand rules are adequate to obtain the best results, supplying goods and services that adapt to the real needs of the company, taking from the market products and alternatives that result in competitive differences for the benefit of the organization.
Transparency is not limited to an ethical process with clear rules, but becomes relevant in corporate responsibility issues and at the environmental level as a fundamental axis of corporate behavior.
On the other hand, the traceability becomes the integrating factor of the chain where the different internal areas directly involved in the management are empowered, not only of their link but also of the final result. In this way, the supply area links the whole process and works hand in hand with all its members in an adequate way, guaranteeing instant decision making in case of deviations, enacting immediate action plans as well as enhancing the positive results that occur in the links of the chain, radiating them throughout the process.
To achieve the aforementioned results, making the right link between the required efficiency and the transparency and traceability of the process, technology undoubtedly becomes the key to achieve its cohesion.
We must prepare our organizations towards a technological growth that allows us to fulfill our most important activity, "thinking", guaranteeing in advance that the management is geared, flexible and agile. is covered under current developments that create reliable bridges inside and outside our organization, This also results in the growth of the supply area as a central axis in the activities that enable the operation and development of the companies.
