Introduction
In today's global economy, the cars you drive and the products you buy are the result of a global network, moving large-scale resources to manufacturing plants, then shipping finished products to consumers. Behind the scenes lies a global supply chain and transportation network that interconnects railroads, trucks, airplanes and ocean container ships.
Business Case
Knowledge, throughout the supply chain and transportation process, is usually lost due to a disconnected and disparate technology infrastructure. While uniform standards exist for communication, the interpretation of these standards varies between manufacturing, transportation and warehouse organizations.
In addition, the lack of an effective connection between multiple legacy systems can pose additional challenges in streamlining the way manufacturing and supply chain companies conduct business.