Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience and Visibility: A Case Study on DuPont Electronics and Industrial
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Computer Vision Software
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Electronics
- Transportation
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
- Sales & Marketing
Use Cases
- Supply Chain Visibility
- Traffic Monitoring
About The Customer
DuPont Electronics and Industrial (E&I) is a business segment of DuPont, a global innovation leader that provides technology-based materials and solutions that transform industries and everyday life. DuPont E&I applies diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets, including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare, and worker safety. The company prioritizes creating processes and implementing solutions that generate the greatest impact and improve agility. They aim to make customers feel comfortable and confident that they will receive their products, while maintaining open communication to meet their needs, even during exceptions.
The Challenge
DuPont Electronics and Industrial (E&I), a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions, was grappling with low resilience and supply chain agility. The company was also in need of more insights into production locations. The urgency to address these issues was driven by both customer needs and industry standards. DuPont E&I was seeking a solution that would not only strengthen their risk management organization but also build resiliency into their existing supply chain. The ideal solution would provide network visibility, identify potential risk points, and make customers feel comfortable and confident about the delivery of their products. The company also wanted to establish an open line of communication to meet customer needs, even during exceptions.
The Solution
DuPont E&I chose Everstream Analytics' supply chain risk management software platform as the optimal solution to their challenges. The platform was selected for its comprehensive features and its ability to match DuPont E&I's growth vision. The company has been using Everstream for over a year to visualize, track, and protect its global business operations through near real-time incident monitoring. The platform also provides alerts and incident status reports, and valuable, actionable insights from the Everstream COVID-19 Supply Chain Resource Center. These insights have been used to mitigate pandemic-related impacts. DuPont E&I also selected 17 sites globally to first utilize data from the Everstream solution. With Everstream's support, DuPont E&I is developing more robust business continuity plans for its major nodes and locations.
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