New MHI and Deloitte Report Finds Investment in Supply Chain Technologies will Increase Dramatically in 2019 as Hiring Qualified Workers Continues to be Biggest Challenge
Summary
Blockchain Robotics and automation Predictive analytics Internet of Things Artificial Intelligence Driverless vehicles and drones Wearable and mobile technology Inventory and network optimization Sensors and automatic identification Cloud computing and storage 3D printing "The pace of supply chain innovation over the six years of our survey is truly astounding, creating real and measurable competitive advantage for early adopters,” said George Prest, CEO of MHI. The top critical skills needed to compete in the next-generation supply chain according to the survey and consistent with previous years; analytics/modeling/visualization (40%), strategic problem solving (37%) and general business acumen and cross-functional knowledge (31%). The five digital categories span all dimensions of supply chains, from leadership, talent development and workplace culture, to technology and innovation adoption, to customer experience. Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world’s most admired brands, including more than 85 percent of the Fortune 500 and more than 6,000 private and middle market companies.