Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Smarter Supply Chain of the Future report

 

IBM Global Chief Supply Chain Officer Study: The Smarter Supply Chain of the Future (1.02MB)

The Supply Chain of the Future has the instrumentation, interconnectedness and intelligence to predict, if not prevent, disruptions before they occur. It relies on new approaches that employ sensor technologies, new analytic capabilities and simulation techniques to not just sense and respond, but anticipate and act.

What are some major insights and issues that top supply chain executives are dealing with? The IBM Supply Chain Study reflects thoughts from 400 supply chain professionals worldwide. Some of the answers might surprise you.