The Future Supply Chain

Five Key Technology Trends

Determining the future of supply chain management can be partially understood by examining the management challenges discussed in this white paper.

The other critical piece of the puzzle is understanding the arc of technology development; how technology evolution will influence and impact the management of these business challenges.

So, what are the technologies companies will use to address these challenges – and make their supply chain more intelligent, interconnected and agile?

A group of IBM supply chain and technology leaders recently explored this issue – and outlined key technology trends in a paper entitled Top Supply Chain Trends.

The paper examines the technologies being leveraged and evolving in the space.

Five key technology trends influencing global supply chain organizations were identified:

1. IoT: The increasing availability of IoT Data.
2. Big Data: Increasing supply chain visibility and value via big data.
3. Analytics: Harnessing cognitive analytics.
4. Blockchain: The growing momentum and adoption for blockchain in the supply chain.
5. Cognitive: Advancing visibility and risk management through cognitive technologies.

Perhaps the most impactful technology trend for business, not just supply chain, over the next decade will be artificial intelligence.

Bonus Blockchain 'Paper': The Future of the Supply Chain - How Tech will Revolutionize Transparency Throughout Retail.