HOW CAN THE SUPPLY CHAIN INDUSTRY BENEFIT FROM DIGITISATION ?
DIGITAL STRATEGY
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I n today ’ s supply chains , fast paced innovation and complex operations built on legacy systems are commonplace challenges within the industry . To combat this , supply chains are digitally transforming in order to create more efficiency . With digitalisation , supply chains are experiencing cost reductions , as well as increased agility , end to end visibility and flexibility , resultingin a competitive advantage against others in the industry .
Speaking with Dr . Frank Himpel , Faculty Member at CSE Hamad Bin Khalifa University , and Jaap Bruining , Head of Coyote Europe at Coyote Logistics , we discuss current supply chain digitisation trends , the benefits , the challenges and the future of supply chain technology .
HOW CAN THE SUPPLY CHAIN INDUSTRY BENEFIT FROM DIGITISATION ?
Dr . Frank Himpel : Supply chains link customers on buyers ’ markets with production capacity and resources needed from resource markets . This occurs on a global scale , making the world a smaller place . Global ordering and deliveries are a reality in many industries already . In order to facilitate accuracy , forecasting , operational efficiency , and strategic flexibility of the entire chain ,
JUNE 2020