Intrigo

Microsoft has teamed with SAP Ariba and Intrigo Systems to create a scalable, modern cloud-based platform to support the efficient, cost effective manufacturing of its most popular products, including the Xbox and Surface.

This first part of this two-part paper evaluates how one should take advantage of the new capabilities SAP brings to the planning arena and also elaborates on how one can mitigate any risk inherent during this transition process, the second part of the paper evaluates the complexity of options faced by customers who may be interested in IBP.

Supply chains have encountered tremendous challenges triggered by the complexities of globalization, this necessitates that they adopt industry best practices to gain a deeper understanding of the marketplace and have a clear edge over the competition.

Use of TMS and WMS are moving to a more concurrent, less fragmented environment as part of new approaches to supply chain execution.