In an orchestra, it’s the conductor’s role to interpret the score that is being performed, set the tempo and arrange it through gestures to the individual musicians. In supply chains, the orchestrator plays a similar role. They are interpreting an OEMs network of plants and dealers to develop viable logistics networks, identifying the frequency – or tempo – of where, when and how products are moved, and communicating the information at the right time to the right people to allow for more informed decision making. With the demand for data continuing to grow, the ability to aggregate and orchestrate data across the supply chain is what will allow OEMs to better manage their supply chains. (....)