April 05, 2019
One of the major hurdles companies face in transforming to a Digital Supply Chain is their inability to get data from customers and suppliers—or even from other departments in their own company. Nothing new, right? What is new is the idea of “trading data” to overcome that hurdle and use as a catalyst for Digital Supply Chain transformation. Let me explain.
Read more..February 27, 2019
What are managers to do when one of the most progressive privacy laws runs smack into one of the most promising technologies? How do you manage seemingly conflicting opportunities when it can be argued that both are equally important to your organization’s success?
Read more..January 16, 2019
As I wrote in my last column, 2018 was a banner year for supply chains. Companies across the globe found ways to grow revenue (not just cut costs!) through the digital transformation of their supply chains. Customers demanded more, and expected more, in terms of delivery accuracy, personalization and timing. Automation of routine tasks became commonplace and new technologies, like Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) and Blockchain, were deployed. What can we expect to see in 2019? Will we see more of the same? Are companies picking up speed or losing momentum?
Read more..December 18, 2018
Blockchain is getting the attention of digital supply chain leaders everywhere. The technology has been described as a game changer that will maximize supply chain efficiency, security and transparency.
Read more..November 20, 2018
Most people don't use the word algorithm every day. Many think it refers to lines of code or the latest Diplo beat. Yet, algorithms are ubiquitous and there is an increasing urgency of action around them.
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