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Supply Chain Visibility (SCV)

Supply Chain Visibility (SCV) refers to the ability to track and monitor products, information, and processes across the entire supply chain – from raw materials to finished goods delivered to the end customer. In other words, SCV is about gaining full insight into what is happening, where it's happening, and when it's happening in your supply chain.

Rackbeat April 4, 2025

Why Is Supply Chain Visibility Important?

Imagine running a business without knowing when your suppliers are shipping your goods or where your customer orders are in the process. That would be like managing inventory in the dark – and that’s exactly what SCV is designed to prevent.

The more visibility you have, the faster and more accurately you can make decisions. This applies to inventory management, purchasing management, logistics and customer service.

Which Industries Benefit the Most from Supply Chain Visibility?

While all businesses with a supply chain can benefit from SCV, there are specific industries where it makes a crucial difference:

  • Wholesale and distribution: Effective inventory management and timely delivery are key to staying competitive. Without SCV, you risk stockouts, delays, and dissatisfied customers.

  • Manufacturing: When working with components from multiple suppliers, visibility into material flow is essential. SCV ensures that production doesn’t come to a halt due to missing parts.

  • E-commerce and retail: Customers expect fast and accurate deliveries. High SCV allows you to provide real-time order updates and optimize your WMS and warehouse operations, so you never overpromise.

  • Logistics and 3PL (third-party logistics): For companies managing logistics on behalf of others, SCV is not just a benefit – it’s a necessity. It enables efficient route planning, inventory coordination, and full transparency for both clients and suppliers.

Whether you work with warehouse management systems, logistics, or production, SCV provides the necessary insight to make proactive and data-driven decisions.

How Does SCV Relate to Rackbeat?

Supply Chain Visibility is a central element in modern warehouse management systems, including solutions like Rackbeat. Rackbeat is a cloud-based WMS that supports end-to-end supply chain transparency by consolidating data on inventory levels, purchasing, and sales orders in one platform.

The system integrates with freight solutions, accounting tools, and e-commerce platforms, making it possible for businesses to gain a real-time overview of their product flow. This way, Rackbeat supports the practical implementation of SCV – from procurement to final delivery.

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