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“ Data visualization is really helping us to drive efficiencies in our supply chain ”
– Kevin Finerty , SVP of Supply Chain and Quality at ZTE USA
want to know what our supply chain looks like ,” he adds . “ By using our new systems , such as Demantra , we communicate this data back to China which allows ZTE to have clearer communication around what the customers ’ demands are now and what they are going to be in the future .”
Data and analytics Like many technologically advanced companies , big data is playing a significant role in the way ZTE USA does business . Having this data is one thing , says Finerty , but taking it to a new level where you can digitize it and visualize it is another crucial part of the company ’ s transformation .
“ Data visualization is really helping us to drive efficiencies in our supply chain and we are working closely with companies such as Tableau to achieve that ,” says Finerty . “ It helps our sales team look at the region , product , market or carrier , and see what ’ s doing well and where we need to focus our marketing , promotion and supply chain operations .
“ Our leaders in China are continually spearheading new innovations for the corporation , but if I take a step back from that and see what we can really achieve right now from a supply chain perspective , it ’ s about having the most
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