Supplier Network Collaboration

Supplier network collaboration is key to building a resilient and agile supply chain. We empower your digital journey to achieve multi-tier visibility and seamless operations across your entire supply chain network.

The Importance of Supplier Network Collaboration

Managing a supply chain network is a challenging task. You need to blend stability with flexibility in order to build tomorrow’s reality, today. With our focused expertise and fit-for-purpose approach, we can support you on your Supplier Network Collaboration journey to get multi-tier visibility and move toward real orchestration across your E2E supply chain network.

Challenges We Tackle Together

Supply chains are under pressure. In today’s VUCA world—marked by natural disasters, wars and pandemics—traditional supplier models lack the agility and visibility needed to manage risks and make informed decisions.

  • No accurate E2E visibility

    Limited end-to-end visibility prevents a clear understanding of the entire supply chain, making it difficult to anticipate and respond to disruptions.

  • Increased inventory costs

    Increased inventory costs arise from the lack of digital supplier collaboration, leading to overstocking and inefficient resource allocation.

  • Limited ability to make informed decisions and to manage risk

    The limited flow of real-time data hinders the ability to make informed decisions and proactively manage risks.

  • Decentralized communication lines & inefficient information sharing

    Silos across the supply chain slow down decision-making and reduce overall operational efficiency.

OneNetwork

130+ Suppliers Connected

A top 10 pharmaceutical company wanted to build a collaborative ecosystem between their digital network and their CMO network. Together with One Network, we have been pioneering network collaboration, connecting a network of more than 130 CMOs.

Bluecrux has been a catalyst in accelerating horizontal integration and digital collaboration in our external manufacturing space.
Digital Supply Chain Transformation Director
Top 10 global pharma company

4 Key Elements in Your Journey

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Transformation Approach

Capitalize on the opportunity to make it a real E2E transformation program that re-orchestrates the operating model of your value chain network.

Bluecrux has experience in all steps of E2E transformation support, working side by side with our clients.

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Capability Development & Deployment

During deployment we define which suppliers are being onboarded to the platform, with which strategy and capabilities—whether all at once or gradually.

 

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Supplier Change Management & Rollout Strategy

The Supplier Change Management strategy indicates the level of support your supplier groups receive from the project team with onboarding, deploying and adopting.

During supplier onboarding we segment and classify your suppliers, in order to provide valuable insights throughout capability design, development and deployment.

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Center of Excellence

The SNC Center of Excellence setup shows how we can build and support a CoE together.

It outlines how roles and responsibilities might change as the CoE becomes a regular part of our business operations.

Why Bluecrux?

Pioneers in Network Collaboration

We lead the way in supply chain innovation. Our deep expertise in value chain orchestration allows us to tackle complex challenges and drive transformative results for our clients. Discover our integrated network services

Experts in Business Change Management & Platform Adoption

We have a proven track record in business change management and platform adoption, with over 100 global projects across life sciences, chemicals and CPG.

First Pilot with Business Impact

When defining the first pilot scope, start thinking carefully about how to create and demonstrate business value and adoption. It is important to build a roadmap that is maximizing value realization. We help with developing a change and communication plan to get everyone onboard from all levels (leadership AND end users).

Strong Industry Experience

We have strong client references, testimonials and best practices in a variety of roles and industries. Have a look at our customer cases or reach out to learn more.

The key is to start small. Let’s talk about your supplier network.

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