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Walker observes that this requires “ an ecosystem approach ” – supported by a common “ data fabric ” that allows organisations to digitise their supply chains in a meaningful way .
On this note , Walker has partnered with Kinaxis , a ‘ visionary leader in supply chain ’ solutions , according to analyst firm , Gartner .
Walker believes that leveraging the power of the Microsoft Azure cloud platform together with Kinaxis ' solutions will provide pharma organisations with an agile and autonomous supply chain platform ,
which are essential in today ' s rapidly changing business environment .
He says : “ This combination of capabilities enables a digital ecosystem platform for pharma supply chains that uses advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to analyse data from across the supply chain , including suppliers , customers , and internal systems .
“ It can also integrate with other systems , such as ERPs , MES , CRMs , and logistics systems , to provide a comprehensive view of the entire supply chain .
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