Chief information officers ( CIOs ) have become integral leaders in businesses ’ recuperation efforts – implementing and utilising technology in both company strategy and daily operations such as supply chains . The time is now : technology has the potential to build a smarter and better operational backbone and the supply chain in particular has a lot to gain . Today , CIOs must strike a balance between managing IT systems and services across enterprises , while simultaneously shaping and driving a company ’ s approach to digital transformation . To meet these demands CIOs , in their efforts to modernise supply chains , must focus on three actions :
ENSURE YOUR COMPANY ’ S SUPPLY CHAIN IS BEING MANAGED SMARTER AND BETTER
To build and implement an intelligent supply chain , it ’ s crucial to leverage the newest technology to optimise its parts and the sum thereof . An intelligent , technology-driven supply chain will provide companies with the ability to : collect data and develop insights
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Schneider Electric
George Senzere , solution architect : Secure Power at Schneider Electric
to save on costs ; increase profitability ; accelerate speed to customers and get ahead of the competition .
Here , the industrial edge can provide CIOs with the tools to develop a supply chain based on ready-to-use edge connectivity , devices , apps and device management infrastructure .
The reality is , as supply chains continue to evolve , becoming more connected , dynamic and expanded , it requires the solutions to automate certain processes
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by adding intelligence , guidance and sensory awareness – allowing it to operate independently from humans .
In fact , analyst firm Gartner predicts 75 % of enterprise data will be created and processed at the edge by 2025 . It ’ s a tremendous number and makes a solid case for the industrial edge and its ability to become a vital cog in the supply chain machine .
FOCUS ON DATA CRUNCHING AT THE EDGE
Applications such as asset management need to , in real-time , monitor processes and data performance . Additionally , richer insights are needed from business systems data combined with operating data from staff working on the plant floor .
Edge ecosystems can transform operations by allowing decision making close to the source of information . In turn , it provides organisations with almost immediate insights into data analysis , communications and storage which allow for improved workflow , data capacity distribution and streamlined responses .
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STRIKE A BALANCE – SMARTER SOLUTIONS GO WITH TRAINING
As powerful as technology is , company-wide buy-in is the only way to achieve optimal efficiency and successful adoption . To ensure a seamless transition to the newest technology , companies must start from the top and work all the way down to the goals of key individuals .
Make sure to showcase the capabilities and benefits of the technology you ’ re introducing . For example , if a company is demonstrating the industrial edge , it should highlight the acceleration of highquality edge computing and the ability to modernise responses to stakeholders in real-time .
CIOs need to lead the charge , ensuring that organisations have the newest tools that maximise supply chain efficiency . The industrial edge is one of these tools and can transform the supply chain infrastructure , helping organisations to not only recover what they ’ ve lost during the pandemic but establish an important competitive advantage . CLA
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