The relationship between advanced analytics and supply chain excellence is undeniable. Leaders in supply chain have consistently credited analytics as a key differentiator to cope with complexity and capitalize on market opportunity. To follow suit, supply chain organizations are focusing on building strong analytics competencies. However, many companies are still on the early road to harvesting data and the successful use of analytics.
Across industries, high-performing companies invariably share one commonality — the growing ability to leverage data and analytics to make better supply chain and organizational decisions. Supply chain leaders should focus on three areas when developing a solid analytics foundation: Clarifying goals, securing talent and investing in technology.
Gartner's future work insights, advice, data and tools helps supply chain leaders develop effective strategies to build a foundation for successful use of analytics and improving adoption.
Supply chain leaders can use this research to map out their team's strategy, assess current capabilities and build key relationships with stakeholders.
A Gartner survey shows supply chain leaders using advanced analytics and AI to augment and automate supply chain decision making.
Supply chain leaders responsible for analytics talent and strategy can use this research to pursue the roles and skills required to succeed in supply chain analytics.
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