In the book, The Living Supply Chain, the authors argue that “Speeding up the supply chain is at the root of everything that is good: improved revenue, reduced working capital, higher profitability, and less obsolete inventory.
Conversely, slowing down the supply chain is at the root of everything that is bad: working capital write-offs, reduced profitability, and slowing revenues.”
To “speed” up the supply chain is to invest in change and change will come with the digital transformation of the supply chain, which is the major focus for executives in 2018.
Much change in the supply chain industry will be due to innovative technologies for digital transformations, along with the recent tax reforms (see below), and the still-current driver shortage/capacity crunch.
The digital transformation of the supply chain will change everything – for the better.
These are the innovative technologies that I predict companies must use to undergo this transformation within their supply chains:
- Cloud-based technology
- Advanced Analytics
- Tracking and Tracing
- Supply Chain Visibility
- Blockchain
- Artificial Intelligence
- Predictive Analytics
- The Internet of Things
“In 2018, shippers must embrace change in order to succeed. Waiting and seeing what will happen is no longer an option,” adds Clark.
“Transportation management systems are poised as the fundamental tool for supply chain transformation, helping businesses to position themselves above the competition with sustainable profits and better service levels.”
Read more at Transportation Predictions That Will Shake-Up the Supply Chain Industry In 2018
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