Many companies dream of becoming a part of a major supply chain but they are afraid of what that will entail. They want to integrate with trading partners, but they cannot afford to interrupt their businesses or lose any resources in the process.

1. March 9, 2015
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Many companies dream of becoming a part of a major
supply chain but they are afraid of what that will entail. They
want to integrate with trading partners, but they cannot afford
to interrupt their businesses or lose any resources in the
process.
Problems with Supply Chain Disruptions
While most people know they cannot afford an interruption to
their supply chain, not everyone realizes how serious the
issue can be. It goes beyond losing money. In some cases,
a business can lose its reputation if the supply chain is
interrupted. You can also lose ground against your
competitors and end up angering your investors.
In order to understand this, you need to understand what
occurs when resources are interrupted. First, you will notice
a loss in productivity. That will lead to longer wait times.
That, in turn, will lead to dissatisfied customers, which will
cause you to lose revenue. Then, you might lose your good
reputation because you were unable to fulfill orders in a
reasonable amount of time. It is like a domino effect.
Fortunately, you do not have to topple over that first domino.
All you need to do is choose a supply chain management
platform that can be easily integrated.
Cloud-Based System
A cloud-based system will allow you to integrate your supply
chain without interrupting your business. Cloud-based
systems do not require software installations so they are
easy to integrate. Additionally, they can be used on different
systems, so you do not have to get new equipment. That
saves a lot of time and helps you avoid serious disruptions.
Training
You also need to choose a system that includes training.
That will allow you to get everyone up to speed quickly. That
way, everyone can start using the system immediately, and
you will not have to use your resources for training.
Appterra has a connect once, reach many platform that
makes it easy for trading partners to connect with limited
interruption. When you go with a service like Appterra, you
can integrate with your trading partners without having to put
your business on pause. This makes it much easier to make
money during the integration process. Once the system is
up, you can enjoy the benefits that come with connecting
with all of your trading partners across the globe. You can
easily share documentation and information with the push of
a button so everyone will be on the same page all of the
time.