As supply chains have become more global and complex, it’s clear there is a growing need for connectedness. This is why today’s global supply chain is embracing digital transformation and finding new ways to create a flexible and agile framework for business. In this webinar, we will talk about the focus on greater collaboration and integration with business systems, as trading partners look for an ecosystem that can meet all their needs and provide streamlined access to partners and suppliers. We will also cover the increased emphasis on authentication, traceability, sustainability, automation, and more. Join us to explore: Why supply chain collaboration is becoming increasingly critical How companies are exploring new ways to ensure their products and shipments are protected How compliance demands are increasing rapidly as the supply chain increases in complexity Why the demand for transparency is gaining steam How sustainability pressures from stakeholders are bringing significant changes to labeling operations and packaging artwork processes

Labor management is a good start to understanding operational performance, but productivity metrics alone are inadequate to drive efficiencies and business results at scale. Learn how Ferguson has superpowered their labor management practices with Operations Financial Management (OpsFM). Their sophisticated approach to data helps them quickly discern the root causes of performance lags – such as labor performance, processes, or a change in workflow. And by managing to both performance and cost metrics, they are able to bridge the understanding between operations and finance. Join Supply Chain Now hosts, Scott Luton and Tandreia Bellamy, along with Blake Engel of Ferguson and Dan Keto of Easy Metrics, as they show you how to bridge that gap. Learn how Ferguson manages their business by the numbers and drives operational efficiencies at scale. In this webinar you will learn: How to factor difficulty of work content and adjust labor to account for it How to identify the causes of waste and take action for efficiency gains The data sources you need to merge and unify to get visibility at this level How to approach metrics to understand process performance What are the key KPIs, from GM to employee, and how to cascade them