Aankhen addresses new opportunities and challenges faced by CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and Supply Chain Executives in the globalization of their supply chains. Aankhen refers to the next generation of supply chains as Supply Chain 2.0. In Supply Chain 2.0 the Financial, Physical and Information Supply Chains require the next level of cross- functional integration and visibility supporting global 24/7 operations. Existing supply chain solutions were not built to address the new generation of requirements. Aankhen addresses the new requirements with innovative and proven solutions that leverage existing investments in ERP and supply chain execution solutions to enhance the virtual integration of Financial, Physical and Information Supply Chains.

Aankhen's "Shouldbe Cost^®"innovation introduces a fundamental shift in financial management from a backward looking paradigm to a proactive forward looking management of "shouldbe" spend. The key benefits of "Shouldbe Cost^®" based management include:

• Accurate computation of "Total Shouldbe Cost^®" at a SKU level by logistics lane and supplier
• Improved pricing accuracy and profitability
• Demand shaping
• Reduced financial uncertainty

Aankhen's supply chain visibility innovation introduces unique RFID & GPS integrated forward looking visibility to prevent and proactively ensure procurement, supply logistics and fulfillment at the right cost. The key benefits of the unique visibility provided by Aankhen include:

• Proactive procurement and logistics risk management
• Continuous collaborative cost takedowns
• Comprehensive platform for International Procurement Organizations (IPO)
• Reduced supply chain uncertainty

Aankhen's proven technology uniquely integrates the financial and physical supply chains to deliver end-to-end "one truth" visibility and access to data and information in context of the user. The key benefits of the unique technology from Aankhen include:

• Fact based automated computation of Shouldbe Cost^® and cost savings
• Integration of RFID, GPS, EDI and ERP data
• Flexibility to adapt and deploy modifications in days
• Elimination of "versions of truth"

Aankhen's focus on the impact of globalization on supply chains and delivery of global solutions and services to enterprises is backed by best-in-class practitioners with hands-on world class experience in supply chain management and operations.