At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw shortages of items that consumers suddenly needed, such as masks, and shortages of items that people were hoarding, such as toilet paper. However, those shortages did not last long, so we thought we were in the clear.

Except we were not in the clear!

While it is true that masks and toilet paper are now readily available, many other items that consumers regularly order on Amazon, Etsy, or similar sites are now either unavailable or only available if you are willing to wait a month or more for your delivery.

Perhaps we would not be surprised, and perhaps we should have realized that this situation was inevitable–yet, it appears that businesses and consumers have been caught off guard.

Supply Chain Management (SCM) Has Suddenly Become a Major Priority

Of course, Supply Chain Management (SCM) has always been important for manufacturers and distributors. In the past, it worked well for the most part, notwithstanding the occasion port strike or back ordered items. Today, there is no firm timeline for when the current situation will be resolved. Some pundits say the end of the year, which would be a great relief if that is true.

But other experts have indicated that it will take much longer to resolve, and those who are affected will continue to struggle, to lose business. Manufacturers, distributors, and importers are being forced to make tough business decisions as shipping and freight costs spiral out of control.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management software can help ease the burden. It can help operations managers make informed business decisions. It can help you build resilience with an intelligent and agile supply chain. With Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (SCM), you will be able to:

• Predict disruptions
• Respond fast by digitizing your supply chain
• Enhance visibility
• Improve planning
• Maximize asset productivity

At its best, once you have Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (SCM) fully implemented, you will have a much better chance of:

• Consistently delivering products on time
• Optimizing resource planning
• Adapting to changing business models
• Securing business continuity
• Staying profitable

What Can Queue Associates Do for You?

Queue Associates, Inc. leverages decades of experience supporting process and financial management for manufacturing and supply chain operations. When we implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management for you, we enable organizations to use predictive insights and intelligence from AI (Artificial Intelligence) and the IoT (Internet of Things) across planning, production, inventory, warehouse, and transportation management to maximize your company’s operational efficiency, product quality, and profitability.

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Contact Queue Associates

Please contact Queue Associates, Inc. to learn more about our services related to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management and other complimentary solutions.

You can reach us by completing the form on our CONTACT page, or by calling us at the Queue office phone number for your local region (U.S., as well as Global locations).