6CXO INSIGHTSWHY THE SUPPLY CHAIN INDUSTRY IS SO DYSFUNCTIONAL (AND 4 TECHNOLOGIES THAT WILL CHANGE THAT)Working in supply chain I used to start and end my days looking at a list named ´´critical issues´´. At all times, I was focused on resolving urgent problems and accommodating time zones to speak to suppliers all over the world to ensure the purchased materials wouldn´t miss a vessel, cause a stock-out, stop the production, and ultimately delay a customer order.I spent most of the time performing stressful yet repetitive tasks and crossing fingers wishing multiple issues wouldn't arise at the same time. I always found myself reacting to these issues with no long-term plan on how to prevent them in the future. Urgent matters didn't leave time for important ones.This is why I think supply chain is one of the lagging industries when it comes to adopting technology. Supply chain is many times considered only as a cost-generating department and supply chain leaders are too busy focusing Laura BanzerGodefroySupply Chain and Technology Professional
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