How to Bridge the Gap with Your External Manufacturers
Up to 30% of brand production is managed by external manufacturers—yet many still rely on spreadsheets and emails, leading to planning delays, miscommunication, and limited visibility. This survey conducted in partnership with the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) reveals a dangerous disconnect between manufacturers and their external partners.
Takeaways:
50% of brand respondents report having limited or no visibility into their EMs’ planning and production data.
80% identified “limited visibility” as a major challenge in external collaboration.
60% cited three or more recurring challenges when working with EMs
70% of respondents reported frequent disruptions tied to EM misalignments.
Download the report to see how disconnected planning poses grave risks for external manufacturing networks–and how real-time visibility and connected planning can protect the brand, reduce costs, and improve performance.