The Discussion

The supply chain is the new battleground for competitive advantage. And 2020’s supply chain will be defined by its responsiveness to market demands. Technological capability determines reaction speed; therefore, it is no surprise that 76% agree that more digitally advanced supply chains improve customer experience [PwC, 2019]. However, making sense of how AI, IoT, and other emerging technologies will change the supply chain is difficult.

43% are ready to invest. An additional 38% understand the power of digitising their supply chains but cannot complete the business case [PwC, 2019]. The barriers are the same as ever, but the playing field has changed; burdens of legacy tech and retraining staff restrain agility, which is now a requirement to compete. Investment will literally pay dividends, as front-runners focus on the long-term impact of technologies and the stragglers look toward quick wins [Deloitte, 2019].

“As I think about the supply chain in 2020 and beyond, it is about how do I use technology to advance my efforts and better solve business problems and to take advantage of new opportunities”

Simon Ellis, IDC

The window is rapidly closing for firms that don’t understand where to play in this new ecosystem.

Join us to discuss:

• What does the supply chain of the future look like?
• What role will emerging technologies play in the future supply chain?
• Whether horizontal collaboration is necessary to leverage competitive advantages
• How will the supply chain move to being more personal, more automated and more localised?

Why Attend?

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