Yesterday’s supply chain management was about focusing on the organization’s existing capabilities, increasing operational efficiency and competing by reducing cost. But the supply chain has become inundated with disruption, innovation and increasing customer demands so, that ‘inside-out’ operating model is no longer sustainable.  A future ready supply chain is driven by customer needs, leveraging data and digital technology to be adaptable and resilient.

Tomorrow’s supply chains will follow an ‘outside-in’ approach, that isn’t led by products and process but by the need to meet evolving customer expectations. Supply chains will become autonomous, self-healing, and self-optimizing.  In order to achieve that, business leaders need to:  

Put the customer first

Put the customer first

How can you build interconnected, digitally-enabled, and predictive networks with the customer at the center?

Understand the importance of sustainability

Understand the importance of sustainability

How does business continuity impact people and the planet?

Win the war for talent

Win the war for talent

How can you find people who embody the traditional operations and logistics experience, but also embrace and leverage technology?

Utilize platforms effectively

Utilize platforms effectively

Are there opportunities to provide untapped opportunities to sell as a service?

Leverage cross-functional data

Leverage cross-functional data

Why do future-proofed organizations need cognitive decision centers (CDC)?

Exploit micro supply chains

Exploit micro supply chains

How can you find people who embody the traditional operations and logistics experience, but also embrace and leverage technology?

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