Putting e-planning to work.(supply chain planning)(Brief Article)

For any manufacturer seeking entry to the e-world, especially small firms, supply chain planning is an avenue that offers big, quick returns. Supply chain management is about collaboration. And to be a viable, reliable link in your partners' supply chain in the new era of e-commerce mandates that you collaborate at lightning fast Internet speed.

Manufacturers report that as they enter critical supply chain partnerships, the number of people in the decision-making tree for manufacturing planning and production scheduling grows exponentially. One company reported that th