SYNGENTA
“ Global Logistics Optimisation is not only designed to manage Syngenta ’ s growing supply chain demands and complexities , our aim is to leverage innovative thinking in logistics through working closely with our partners , so that we can bring agility , scale and simplification ”
The 4PL actually embraces four key processes on behalf of Syngenta : sourcing the 3PL , executing the operations , monitoring the proper execution of logistics operations , and eventually delivering continuous improvement and productivity gain .”
Syngenta has elected to manage its operations using a cloud-based solution in order to connect systems , ERP ’ s , and other elements of the 4PL strategy to ensure ownership of data , “ which is the backbone and intelligent side of the operation ,” Leopoldes says . “ It offers a single point of truth on a global scale looking after various metrics that are embedded into GT Nexus .”
Any large logistical operation requires a great deal of IT infrastructure planning , and a company with a true global footprint like Syngenta requires high levels of technical organisation more than most . “ We started having more and more discussions around IT integration as GLO developed . We have a multi-dimensional culture because we span regions . In areas where many companies are struggling with data and systems , Syngenta found a way to basically harvest all data which is logistics-relevant in a single cloud . From there you can drive the next logistics structure forward .”
86 May 2016