Gartner research reveals that 38% of supply chain leaders are concerned that their supply chains are not very well positioned to handle the challenges of the next two years. Are you prepared?
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Transformational strategies to optimize end-to-end supply chain performance need vision, leadership and tenacity. They also need roadmaps, best practices and real-world examples to make the vision a reality. This poses a critical question to supply chain managers: What principles and methodologies can they apply to make this happen?
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Digitization, talent shortages and new “circular economy” business models are some of the trends reshaping how supply chains operate. Supply chain leaders must identify which trends deliver the most opportunity or disruption, then build capabilities to succeed in these contexts.
Identifying improvements and building a strategy is one part of the transformation process. Execution is arguably the most important. To successfully implement a new supply chain strategy, organizations must be prepared to invest in the right talent, resources and technology.
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Supply chain transformation refers to the technological innovation and digitization of an organization’s supply chain.
Having a proficient supply chain operation is integral in business success. The faster and more cost-effective you can make your supply chain, the better the business result. By transforming your supply chain to digital, or automating certain elements, businesses are able to more effectively see where gaps require attention, as well as get a stronger read on customer demand. Gartner can work with you on a supply chain transformation strategy that will deliver fast, effective business results.
As with most digitization strategies, agility is at the heart of the business decisions to move in that direction. By creating agile work functions, businesses are able to more effectively pivot when needed, as well as scale projects or teams as per need.
Supply chain management is no different, and by digitizing elements on the supply chain or automating certain services, organizations are able to implement agile functionality to improve efficiencies further. Gartner can work with you on a supply chain transformation strategy that focuses on agility and improvements to your digital capabilities.
There are several key drivers behind an organization’s supply chain transformation; however, the key to digitizing and automating your supply chain should lie in your customer demand. Some key drivers are:
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