Simplify the supply chain while increasing agility, security, and resilience
Shoring up and simplifying supply chains is top of the agenda for manufacturers. Digital-first startups are challenging traditional manufacturing processes with higher levels of connectivity, creating stronger supply chains. Traditional manufacturers must adapt their processes to build more resilient supply chains, which starts with putting the right digital infrastructure in place to quickly and securely manage new partners and suppliers.
With a digital-first approach, manufacturers can:
- Simplify the supply chain: By integrating IT and operational technology systems into a centrally managed digital supply chain network, manufacturers gain greater visibility and control over procurement data, inventory management data, transportation, and distribution data.
- Secure intellectual property: Manufacturing companies rely on proprietary data and designs to deliver innovative solutions, and are also often required to meet regulatory requirements like export standards. Adopting a zero-trust security model for all users, applications, and devices helps secure that data. This model focuses on securing the entire connection rather than only devices or endpoints, requiring authorized users to pass identity management protocols before granting access to the enterprise network.
- Accelerate onboarding and offboarding: Citrix enables rapid onboarding and offboarding of employees, partners, and third parties by providing fast, secure access to content, applications, and desktops, allowing manufacturers to adapt their supplier ecosystem to respond to market changes.