No-code platforms can help address ongoing supply chain challenges by enabling quick development of digital forms and applications, minimizing data entry errors, leveraging AI models to analyze large datasets, building customized supply chain solutions, and allowing for rapid iteration. The current supply chain issues stem from pandemic disruptions, trade disputes, labor shortages, and demand fluctuations. No-code tools give supply chain managers the ability to adapt solutions swiftly as challenges evolve without requiring technical skills.

1. NO CODE PLATFORMS –
HOW CAN THEY ADDRESS
SUPPLY CHAIN
CHALLENGES ?
By- Natifi.ai

3. Introduction
 When the pandemic struck for the very first time,
you might’ve noticed that your online orders were
experiencing delays. Well, that happened with
most of us!
 There have been significant shipping delays
across all industries as a result of the current
situation of the global supply chain.
 The pandemic might’ve passed but the global
economical situation coupled with unrest in the
Eastern part of the globe is still contributing to
some sophisticated supply chain issues.

4. Introduction
 Is there anything that can be done to alleviate
the pressure on supply chain managers?
 This is where No Code Platforms can stake
their claim to fame!
 With the help of intuitive and completely visual
development platforms (thanks to drag & drop
builder and easy integration features), supply
chain managers may be able to seamlessly
navigate this scenario where almost
everything is getting disrupted.

5. What does the Current Supply
Chain Scenario Look Like?
 There are many variables to consider even in a
well-oiled process like the supply chain.
Everything from the negotiation of many suppliers
to keeping track of all kinds of packages and
maintaining the accurate flow of information is
going on at the same time.
 Because supply chain logistics is often at the
mercy of national and global events, the year
2020 was one of the worst years for supply chain
managers and the year 2022 is shaping up to be
particularly difficult.

6. What did 2020 Supply Chains
Face?
 Trade disputes between the US and China
erupted just as the coronavirus epidemic
struck. As global economies went into
lockdown in the first half of 2020, demand for
goods dropped.
 During the summer of that year, imports into
the United States increased due to the restart
of production and foreign trade, as well as an
increase in internet spending. Because the
supply chain is so broad and complex, it
was impossible for the supply chain to just go
back to normal.

7. What did 2020 Supply Chains
Face?
 As a result of COVID-19, container pricing,
shipping expenses, and ocean and air freight
expenses have all increased.
 During the pre-pandemic era, shipping a 40-foot
container of products from Asia to the United
States cost less than $2,000, but that price has
since risen to more than $10,000. If you want it
delivered ontime in 2021, that same service will
cost you $25,000 or more.
 Box and personnel shortages, as well as a truck
driver shortfall, are leading warehouses to
approach capacity at an alarming rate in every
industry, including the food and beverage
business.

8. What does the 2022 Supply
Chain Scenario Look Like?
 Three supply chain difficulties will continue to harm retail operations
through 2022: a global shortage of truck drivers, a lack of sufficient
storage space, and increased consumer demand.
 In light of the ongoing chaos at ports and rising prices for a wide
range of goods, the global market is realizing that time alone cannot
fix the Great Supply Chain Disruption.
 There are ongoing delays, closures, and challenges due to the
continued pandemic conditions.
 There have also been cancellations due to quarantine and other
travel restrictions, resulting in half-or completely empty aircraft and
ships. According to a leading report on Air Cargo transport, lower-
hold cargo capacity would not return to 2019 levels until late 2023
or early 2024 because of these concerns!

9. What does the 2022 Supply
Chain Scenario Look Like?
 It will need capital, technological innovations, and a rethinking
of business incentives all over the world to even be able to
reach pre-pandemic (smooth) supply chains.
 In order for this to work, we’ll need to expand our fleet of
ships, build more warehouses, and hire more truck drivers.
Even if the chaos does eventually fade, it will likely take many
months or even years.
 Prices are growing because of the chaos in factories, ports,
and shipping yards, as well as the market dominance of large
corporations.
 Fearful of the highest inflation rates in decades and spooked
by the Bank of England and other central banks’ interest rate
increases, the Federal Reserve has decided to tighten
lending while stock markets throughout the globe are on
edge.

10. How can No-Code Fare in all this
Chaos?
 Supply Chain Leaders and managers are already
bracing themselves for another rise in demand as
soon as the pandemic wears out, which is
guaranteed to put a strain on the supply chain.
 Controlling customer demand, natural disasters,
political situations or conflict conditions isn’t
possible by supply chain managers.
 But, they can control the technological solutions,
software or to-go tools that will help them to stay
agile during these difficult times.
 This is where No Code Platforms come into the
picture!

11. How can No Code Improve
Supply Chains?
 No-code Ai powered platforms like Natifi come
with a flurry of features namely, an intuitive visual
development platform, easy-to-use templates,
drag and drop builder, and a wide range of
widgets. All these features and other exciting
capabilities like Ai models, advanced data
management features and data analytics make
application development quick, easy and
convenient.
 Here are a few ways through which organizations
can improve the supply chain with the help of No
Code Application Development Platforms:

12. Move Away Paper Forms! Digital
Forms & Applications are Here!
 Many contracts, paperwork and shipping
manifests have to be exchanged in the global
supply chain, and it’s simple for things to get lost
in the shuffle. Self-service hubs and online
applications that contain your digital data can be
quickly created using a no-code platform. Having
access to all important data by stakeholders,
managers and business leaders will increase
transparency and reduce bottlenecks. And with
data-export (into spreadsheets), seamless data &
user management capabilities, you can easily
accelerate existing supply chain capabilities.

13. Minimize Data Entry Mistakes
 According to a study, even if a person has done the
same task many times previously, they will still make
around 10 mistakes per 100 steps in a manual
procedure.
 Errors in manual, paper-based processes are
infamously commonplace, and any one of them could
derail operations across your organization.
 With the help Natifi’s custom-form logic, you can
easily automate repetitive supply chain processes that
would otherwise need a manual process
using intuitive workflows. This not only minimizes
human error probabilities but also helps an
organization accelerate operations and reduce costs!

14. Leverage Sophisticated Ai
Models
 Does your organization collect thousands of data
points from various stakeholders spread across
various locations?
 Then these cutting-edge Ai models can come to
your rescue!
 These Ai models can be programmed according
to specific parameters after which they filter
through thousands of data points to give you the
exact results that you need according to specific
parameters.
 But, this feature is just the tip of the iceberg.

15. Leverage Sophisticated Ai
Models
 In addition to the data filter and results, the Ai
models also offer a custom Ai score according to
specific parameters.
 What this means is that the data points that
adhere to your specified parameters will receive
the highest Ai scores.
 How can you use this in Supply Chains?
 You can check the quality of your Supply chains
and if the Ai scores are low, you can simply check
the relevant data points, connect with the
concerned personnel who are managing the
Supply Chains and suggest
changes/improvements.

16. Build Custom Supply Chain
Solutions
 It is important to remember that every “link” in
the supply chain has its own set of
requirements.
 With nocode, supply chain managers can
seamlessly become citizen developers, which
means that the individuals who are most
familiar with the problem are the ones who
build the solutions.
 You can also make quick modifications and
adapt swiftly using no-code platforms. This
capability is essential in a continually changing
business like supply chain management.

17. Conclusion
 Adapting to the ever-changing global supply
chain will necessitate no-code tools. However,
you need a no-code tool that can handle the
demands of your business. That’s where Natifi
can help you out!

18. Thank You So Much
For Reading