In a real crisis our computerised, just-in-time delivery of essential services — fuel, food, ready cash — would dry up overnight.

We're increasingly dependent on elaborate networks: electric power grids, air traffic control, international finance, just-in-time delivery and globally dispersed manufacturing.

The consequences for the fragile just-in-time delivery of fuel and food were unimaginable.

It ensures just-in-time delivery between a supplier and a manufacturer and that saves money.

Traditional challenges have included lowering costs, ensuring just-in-time delivery, and shrinking transportation times to allow better reaction to business challenges.