Special edition: Supply chain transformation and the role of IT
Explore the latest thinking and perspectives on helping your company navigate the supply chain transformation journey.
The IT landscape is changing. New technologies. New data streams. New demands. Whether you’re the chief information officer (CIO), a VP of IT infrastructure, a systems administrator or anywhere in between, odds are you’re feeling the pressure as more and more companies look to transform traditional business models into digital ones and get more out of their enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems like SAP and Oracle. At the forefront of those transformations is the supply chain – heralded as the next great corporate differentiator.
If you're an IT leader, read this guide to bypass the buzzwords, terminology, and PowerPoint slides to understand what's at stake in selecting the right technology for today and the future. Learn why concurrent planning is imperative for companies to survive in an increasingly unpredictable world. Understand the need for supply chain technology to be agile and resilient, best of breed, scalable, flexible, secure, and intelligent.
What's covered in the guide:
- Best-of-breed vs. single-vendor solutions: What’s best for your supply chain?
- Your supply chain is only as agile as its technology
- Six essential data security features to look for in a supply chain planning platform
- Machine learning & supply chains: Tips for making the right investment decision
- Digital platforms bring change: Opportunities and risks