Unify Supply Chain Planning and Execution to Remove Retail Roadblocks

Strategy stops at inventory

Retailers fund larger buys, yet plans stall between supplier and shelf. Brett Lindner, Manhattan’s director of product, breaks down three execution blockers that create that gap.  

• The accuracy blocker hides the journey from supplier to customer, so plans ignore real-world constraints.  

• The awareness blocker keeps store, DC, and transportation teams in the dark about downstream impacts.  

• The agility blocker turns simple changes from minutes into weeks.  

Watch to learn how unified planning with a transportation management system, an order management system, and a warehouse management system removes blockers, enabling retailers to make instant decisions. 

Unified Commerce Blockers

Unified supply chain planning often faces several common blockers that can hinder its effectiveness. These include data silos, where information is fragmented across different systems, leading to inconsistent and incomplete visibility. Additionally, lack of collaboration between departments or partners can cause misaligned objectives and slow decision-making. Inadequate technology integration and outdated legacy systems can also restrict real-time data sharing and analytics capabilities. Furthermore, organizational resistance to change and insufficient training can impede adoption of unified planning processes. Addressing these challenges is crucial for achieving seamless coordination and improved supply chain performance.