430: Unify Your Supply Chain Systems, with Manhattan Associates
Bryant Smith is the Director of Product Management at Manhattan Associates, with over 13 years of experience in the supply chain software industry. He champions the concept of true supply chain unification, arguing that a single, cloud-native platform is superior to merely integrating disparate, siloed systems. Smith explains that this unified approach provides critical end-to-end visibility, which in turn boosts operational resiliency and drives significant cost reductions. He shares a case study of a global energy management firm that achieved a seven-figure ROI by simplifying its tech landscape with Manhattan's platform.
Today I’m joined by supply chain software brand, Manhattan Associates.
Manhattan provide more than just supply chain solutions. Through advanced cloud-native technology, and deep collaboration, their team of experienced industry experts are dedicated to equipping their partners with the tools needed to navigate the supply chain commerce world effectively. Connecting over 2 billion people to over 20 billion consumer choices, they’re passionate about building technology that moves life and commerce forward.
Today, Bryant Smith, Director of Product Management at Manhattan, joins me to talk all about supply chain unification – what it means; the barriers and potential; and its impact on visibility, resiliency, and cost. We’ll also be taking a closer look at Manhattan’s transport management solution; and what we can expect from them in 2025 as they continue to help clients on their supply chain unification journey.
Guest bio:
Over the last 13+ years, Bryant has served in various roles in the Supply Chain software space – including operations, implementation, and product management. In his current role as Director of Product Management at Manhattan Associates, Bryant has a passion for building solutions that solve real business problems and deliver consistent value to customers and end users.
An overview of Manhattan – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers.
The basics of supply chain unification, what it means, and the common misconceptions.
A closer look at Manhattan’s transport management solutions and modernized tech platform, and how the platform has evolved over time.
Why supply chain has historically been so siloed, and how we can unify our fractured ecosystems.
Visibility: what it means to Manhattan, why it’s so important, and the huge potential it has for supply chain, from optimizing buying patterns to improved labor utilization.
The power of resiliency, and what it means for organizations as they face continued global disruption.
The impact of supply chain unification on cost, and the range of business areas in which companies can make significant reductions.
A case study detailing how Manhattan helped a global specialist in energy management to unify, simplify their technology landscape, and reduce cost, resulting in a huge seven-figure return on investment.
The ideal client for Manhattan.
The future for Manhattan, and the big role generative AI and automation is going to play in supply chain unification.
