Making the shift to synchronization

摘要

With talk of streamlining processes in the supply chain, industry observers are constantly evaluating the most appropriate techniques for delivering the highest throughput for the fewest dollars. And now, synchronization has entered the conversation. Simply said, synchronization is a technique for coordinating the independent and fluctuating requirements of each stage of the supply chain. It begins with unprecedented supply chain visibility, starting at the point of manufacture and continuing to the retail floor, says Sid Snitkin, vice president, ARC Advisory Group (www.arcweb.com).