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rarely achieve the level of efficiency required for successfully spanning global supply chains in the long run . Therefore , those technologies would need to be adapted swiftly . Here , it requires bold decisions , rather than cautious tactics . However , acting alone through one ’ s own ecosystem also might not be suitable – therefore , allocating partners and orchestrating them in a concerted effort is key .
Jaap Bruining : It ’ s also important to know what the aims are , how technology will help meet them and how you will measure the impact it has . Start a steering committee and align priorities with those of the business and executive leadership . Secure IT ’ s input to the strategy . It ’ s also essential to involve human resources as you may
“ Innovations in technology continue to advance capabilities in business planning , measurement , operations and more ”
— Jaap Bruining , Head of Coyote Europe , Coyote Logistics need to build on existing skills sets and / or recruit to plug any skills gaps .
Keep in mind that out of 13 supply chain tasks , shippers did not think a single one should be 100 % human or 100 % technology — both were consistently the most frequent choices . Even those predominantly human or technology tasks should have some blend of both . Once strategy creation and execution is underway , remember to stay informed on industry trends and new technology .
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