When your ERP tells you everything’s fine but your suppliers are on vacation.

ERP systems are great for tracking orders and inventory. But when it comes to supplier management in China, we’ve seen some big disconnects.

The system says production is on track. Reality? Delays or unauthorized changes.

It’s not always bad data—often it’s missing data. Communication gaps, cultural nuances, and on-the-ground issues that never make it into the system.

Same story with AI. At Gartner 2022, it was the miracle fix. By ASCS this year, leaders were talking about GIGO. AI is only as good as the data behind it.

That’s why boots-on-the-ground visibility still matters. At CPG, we verify supplier data in real time so your ERP and AI tools work with facts, not assumptions.

How are you balancing tech and human oversight in complex supply chains?