（2006）Real time information for the pervasive enterprise.pdfVIP

Real time information for the pervasive enterprise – Shashi Shekhar Vempati and Girish Ramachandra Abstract Enterprises need real time visibility into operations to be responsive to market dynamics and competition. Pervasive technologies hold the promise of providing companies real time visibility, transforming the way they make decisions. This Infosys paper provides pointers to the right architecture to help leverage these technologies and transform an organization into a pervasive enterprise. Oct 2006 Real time visibility in a dynamic world In a world of integrated supply chains and outsourced business processes, companies need information real time. Business needs e.g., new promotions and product launches, demand rapid responses and accurate decision-making. However, this may not be possible with the traditional post analysis, planning and implementation. The lack of real time visibility into operations leads to insufficient coordination between the physical flow of materials and the associated flow of digital information. This can skew demand variability at each level in the supply chain - a phenomenon popularly known as the ‘bullwhip effect’. For accurate and timely decision making, visibility into the supply chain, products and assets is critical. For instance, during promotions, real time information visibility can help track pre-launch metrics, ensure compliance and provide audit trails for better execution. In the case of product recalls, better visibility can ensure compl