significant training . What ’ s unique about our application in machine learning is we use a ‘ self-healing supply chain ’ solution . This automatically improves the accuracy of planning design assumptions and continuously keeps companies ’ supply chain operating in top health .
Q . ARE THERE ANY SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES THAT ARE UNIQUE TO APAC COUNTRIES ?
» For APAC , the biggest challenge is the diversity in culture between North Asia , South Asia , South-East Asia and the Pacific . Cultures , languages , ways of thinking , and the time required to build trust are different in every country . China-related political issues may drive unexpected policy changes at any time without warning , and these in turn may hugely impact businesses across the region .
Cross-border supply chain challenges remain despite free-trade agreements ; borders are not as open as in EMEA . Plus they are sometimes closed , due to unexpected policy changes . There is also total dependence on ocean freight or shipping . Even ESG compliance will require tremendous investment and business model changes to many firms in the region . The scale of the business and market size for the companies in APAC is also typically smaller than those of Europe or the Americas . There ’ s no maturity of the market , as not all countries or companies are able to embrace technology as fast as others .
Q . WHAT DOES THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE FOR SUPPLY CHAINS IN APAC ?
» We are on the verge of a major generational change in how supply chains will be managed by the next few generations . Boards today are asking CEOs what they will do differently when the next pandemic or war or other disruptions
happen , and they are demanding that we move our supply chains from being vulnerable to being resilient .
In future , supply chains in Asia – and globally – will be focused on resilience and environmental efficiency . Processes will break down silos , so there is transparency and no secrets between functions .
It will be mandatory to democratise learning post 2022 . When faced with a decision , anyone should be able to simulate anything , anywhere in the supply chain , in any timeframe , and know in advance what the outcome will be and whether they are helping or hurting the company . This is what the future must look like .
Q . WHO INSPIRES YOU ?
» I have drawn inspiration from all of the leaders I have worked for over the years , both in terms of what I want to strive for , as well as what I do not want to emulate .
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