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All of the technologies that we hear about every day, from Blockchain to Virtual Reality, have many areas of applicability in both our personal and business lives. But in the area of Supply Chain, which truly spans the entire operations of most any company, these technologies provide the platform to totally redefine how the work … Continue reading “What is the Digital Supply Chain?”
The digital economy is bringing a paradigm shift in the business models and Digital Supply Chain strategies across the world, thus blurring the industry boundaries. No matter the niche, the customer today expects both products and services to be delivered real quick and tailored to unique requirements. Effective digital supply chain strategies can help organizations … Continue reading “Stand Out Digital Supply Chain Strategies!”
The Digital Supply Chain is the future. The end to end electronic connectivity of all elements of the Supply Chain, as enabled by an extensive array of exciting new technologies, will define all progression over the next few decades. But how does this Digital Supply Chain journey begin? Simply, this journey begins with a vision. … Continue reading “The Digital Supply Chain Journey : Step 1 – The Vision!”
The foundations of any Digital Supply Chain is the real time, end-to-end electronic connectivity of every node and aspect of your Supply Chain. Unless your company is entirely self-sufficient this connectivity requires extensive and exhaustive Supplier Onboarding. And this onboarding is not restricted to the first tier suppliers with whom you have direct contact. You … Continue reading “The Digital Supply Chain Journey: Step 4 – Supplier Onboarding!”
As explained by Brian Barry of Multichannel Merchant, millennials make a growing cross-section of the American labor force. Ignoring this generation is impossible and attracting millennials in the supply chain is an even bigger hurdle. Since e-commerce has flooded the industry with more orders and stringent delivery expectations, supply chain leaders must think outside the … Continue reading “Attracting Millennials Gets Your Digital Supply Chain in Order!”
There have been countless times throughout my career where I was either a recommender or approver of significant IT projects. And, I must say, I have always experienced a prevailing attitude among senior management that these transformations are black holes and money pits, including a Digital Supply Chain transformation. I believe many (if not most) … Continue reading “The Hard Economics of Justifying a Digital Supply Chain Transformation!”
The Digital Supply Chain is the future! Enabled by a vast array of enabling digital technologies, such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous vehicles, Augmented Reality, Robotics, Control Towers, 3D Printing, and many more, Supply Chain will become more electronically connected than ever before. This digital transformation will have wide ranging implications for industries, business processes, … Continue reading “The Future of the Digital Supply Chain! (Podcast)”
In our ongoing technologies series, we have concentrated on the Informational and analytical innovation applications which are reshaping digital supply chain technology as we know it. Namely Blockchain technology, IoT, ( The Internet of Things ), supply chain digitization and 3-D printing. These technologies are the breakthrough supply chain software applications which are fueling supporting … Continue reading “Technologies Reshaping the Digital Supply Chain!”
When it comes to the modern supply chain managers have a relatively new risk to consider: Cyber Security! As major logistics providers from all around the world struggle with keeping their private data secure, businesses are investing time and resources to address this serious concern. From shutting down major ports to the risk of losing … Continue reading “Cyber Security and the Digital Supply Chain!”
Getting anything done requires resources and management. Getting change to happen requires that plus leadership, drive and conviction. Getting a digital transformation to take hold takes all of that plus bravery, resolve, unrelenting persistence, risk taking, tenacity and courage. At the heart of a Digital Supply Chain transformation is Change Leadership. We do not mean … Continue reading “The Digital Supply Chain Journey: Step 2 – Digital Transformation Leadership!”
People often position the digital supply chain as essential for helping today’s businesses succeed. What a digitized supply chain entails, though, changed over the years due to the evolution of technologies and how people use them. Let’s look at how did the Digital Supply Chain evolve?
In the fast-paced supply chain management landscape, where milliseconds can make a difference, the role of high-speed hosting services cannot be overstated. Your digital infrastructure serves as the backbone of seamless operations, ensuring that information flows swiftly and securely across the various nodes of your supply chain. Let’s explore how embracing high-speed hosting can elevate … Continue reading “High-Speed Hosting: Optimizing the Digital Backbone of Supply Chain!”
The evolution of the Digital Supply Chain, the broad concept that cloud-based systems, analytics and monitoring of goods, vehicles and other assets via the Internet of Things will improve the way supply chains run, is a major concern for many logistics organizations today. We know its coming, but how many have a clear understanding of the technology … Continue reading “The Coming Evolution of the Digital Supply Chain!”
Over the last 5 years there has been an explosion of smart and connected devices. Gartner is predicting that by 2020 there will be 37 Billion connected devices and more than 4.3 Zetabytes of data generated by these devices. The Internet of Things (IoT) is well upon us! Quick adoption of health devices like Fitbit … Continue reading “The Internet of Things (IoT) – Welcome the Digital Supply Chain!”
Digital transformation is now the overriding priority for most manufacturers and retailers, with the adoption of digital technologies aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness in the shorter term while providing the opportunity to grow a leaner operational protocol in the future. The focus is definitely on the efficiency of operations relating to technological applications. The … Continue reading “Digital Supply Chain Predictions!”
