Workday Supply Chain: Overview & Recommendations for your Organization

Workday Supply Chain is a comprehensive software solution that helps businesses manage and optimize their supply chain operations. It provides tools and functionalities to streamline processes such as procurement, inventory management, demand planning, and supplier management.




With Workday Supply Chain, companies can gain better visibility into their supply chain activities, enabling them to make more informed decisions and improve overall efficiency. The software integrates data from various sources, allowing for real-time monitoring of inventory levels, supply and demand forecasts, order status, and supplier performance among other critical data points.

 

By leveraging Workday Supply Chain, you can automate and optimize your procurement processes, making them more efficient and error-free. Say goodbye to manual paperwork and hello to streamlined workflows! With features like automated purchase order generation, invoice matching, real-time inventory tracking, and intelligent supplier management, Workday makes it easier than ever to manage your entire procurement lifecycle.

How can your organization get the most from the Workday Supply Chain module?

Here are some recommendations to optimize your Workday Supply Chain experience:

  1.  Embrace technology: Utilize software and tools that can automate tasks in Workday for you.

    • Ascend AP Automation - Allows for touchless invoice processing. (Learn More)

    • Order.co - Allows for simplified buying for your business. (Learn More)

    • The use of these software systems can help track inventory and provide real-time insights into your supply chain. This will help you identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions.

  2. Foster collaboration: Encourage open communication and collaboration between different departments involved in the supply chain, such as procurement, production, logistics, and sales. This will help streamline processes and ensure everyone is on the same page.

  3. Implement lean principles: Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and reduce lead times. Identify non-value-added activities and find ways to eliminate or minimize them.

  4. Build strong relationships with suppliers: Establish strong partnerships with reliable suppliers who can provide quality materials or products consistently. This will help reduce lead times, minimize disruptions, and improve overall efficiency.

  5. Continuously monitor performance: Regularly track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to your supply chain operations, such as on-time delivery rates, inventory turnover ratio, order fulfillment time, etc. Use this data to identify areas for improvement and set targets for optimization.

 Remember that optimizing your Workday Supply Chain is an ongoing process that requires continuous evaluation and adaptation to changing market conditions. By implementing these strategies, you can enhance the efficiency of your supply chain operations and drive better business outcomes.

To conclude, Workday’s Supply Chain functionality is maturing and now provides a viable solution across various business industries.  Teams can save time and effort by automating repetitive tasks and eliminating manual errors in their current processes while leveraging their Workday investment and consolidating systems. Plus, with real-time data insights at your fingertips, you'll have a clear view of your supply chain performance and be able to make data-driven decisions for improved efficiency.

Whether you're a small business looking to simplify your purchasing process or a large enterprise in need of advanced supply chain management capabilities, Stormloop has got you covered with the strategy and configuration guidelines you need to succeed.

Say hello to streamlined procurement processes and wave goodbye to unnecessary hassles!

 

This blog is the first installment of a Supply Chain Series written by Sundeep Patel.  The second installment will focus on common supply chain vendors & integrations when leveraging Workday functionality.

Contact us at info@stormlooptech.com to learn more.

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Written by: Sundeep Patel

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