Visibility is a hot topic in supply chain circles today, and depending on the audience, some readers might immediately think of customer visibility or planning visibility. However, visibility into supply execution would serve many organizations better in the long run, allowing them to address any upstream disruptions more effectively.
The reason for this fixation on upstream visibility is that supply chain professionals make a living by solving problems and keeping plans on track. In order to do that effectively, they must have enough visibility and time to understand each and every issue they encounter.
