Manufacturing planning crisis: A digital solution for a digital headache

Posted on 12 Dec 2019 by The Manufacturer

Today, supply chain networks span the globe, with the digital revolution multiplying both opportunity and complexity. As a result, the combination of the need for speed and growing big data volumes can cause existing supply chain planning processes to overload.

The irony is that the solution to the planning crisis also lies in the cause. Big data contains digital signatures can be used to predict future demand and flag potential issues. Ultimately, digital supply chains enable a more strategically approach along with better outcomes for manufacturer and their value delivery to customers. The challenge for…

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