A strategic alliance between Deloitte Consulting LLP and HighJump Software LLC should help manufacturers synchronize complex supply chains and reduce costs via supply chain execution (SCE) software.
Part of a relationship between Deloitte and HighJump parent 3M to help manufacturers address supply chain challenges, the alliance combines Deloitte's global reach with HighJump's expertise in RFID-enabled SCE software.
Steve Banker, service director, supply chain management at ARC Advisory Group, characterizes the venture as more significant than the usual "paper alliance," noting that there are potential rewards and penalties for each side. "But it's too early to say how significant that joint business will be," Banker predicts.
Deloitte Consulting focuses on helping
customers deal with the complexity of the global supply chain. "Companies that can master this complexity are able to dramatically improve their financial performance," explains Bruce Westbrook, supply chain practice leader at Deloitte.
"This alliance will fuel our ability to support ... customers looking to synchronize collaboration and execution throughout their complex, global supply chain operations," says Chris Heim, president of HighJump.
This article is repurposed from the March 2005 edition of Managing Automation magazine.