In an article for Industry Today, guest contributor and Nulogy COO, Kevin Wong, explores how brand manufacturers can tackle ongoing supply chain disruptions that threaten to undermine operations. Industries like food, beverage, and pharma are particularly vulnerable to disruptions driven by economic instability, geopolitical conflicts, and climate change. Traditional, generalized software solutions such as ERP systems, while useful for business planning, are often ill-equipped to handle the dynamic needs of modern supply chains. They tend to be rigid, costly, and slow to implement, which makes it difficult for organizations to quickly adapt to market shifts.
Wong argues that purpose-built supply chain software is key to overcoming these challenges. These specialized solutions are designed to provide agility, scalability, and quick time-to-value—features that are critical in today’s volatile business environment. Purpose-built systems can be implemented in just two to three months, unlike traditional ERP systems, which may take a year or more. This speed allows businesses to quickly pilot new solutions, demonstrate value, and scale as needed.
Additionally, these solutions are tailored to meet the unique needs of specific industries, enabling manufacturers to work more efficiently with external partners like co-packers and logistics providers. By leveraging purpose-built software, brands can not only enhance supply chain visibility but also build more resilient, flexible networks that can adapt to change and mitigate risk.
View the full article by Kevin Wong to discover how purpose-built supply chain solutions can help your business outsmart disruption and thrive in uncertain times.
