Activity Automation:

Application: Automate demand forecasting using advanced predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms to enhance accuracy and responsiveness.

Impact:

Cost: Initial investment in advanced analytics tools, but reduced costs associated with overstock or stockouts.

Time: Faster and more adaptive demand forecasting, leading to improved supply chain responsiveness.

Flexibility: Enhanced ability to adapt to changing market dynamics.

Quality: Increased accuracy in demand predictions, minimizing inventory$-$related issues.

$2.$ Activity Composition:

Application: Combine order placement and customs compliance processes through integrated platforms to streamline documentation and reduce delays.

Impact:

Cost: Integration costs, but potential savings through reduced administrative overhead.

Time: Simultaneous order placement and customs compliance checks, reducing lead times.

Flexibility: Improved adaptability to regulatory changes.

$$uality: Enhanced compliance through integrated and streamlined processes.

$3.$ Integration:

Application: Integrate transportation management, warehouse operations, and distribution processes for seamless end$-$to$-$end visibility.

Impact:

Cost: Integration costs, but long$-$term savings through optimized logistics and reduced inefficiencies.

Time: Real$-$time tracking and coordination, reducing transit times.

Flexibility: Improved responsiveness to disruptions and changes in the supply chain.

Quality: Enhanced visibility and reduced risk of errors in transportation and warehouse operations.