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With some value chains containing thousands of suppliers , digitally connecting all the players can be complex and challenging , yet ultimately rewarding
Christophe Lemaitre ( CL ) Team Lead , Onboarding Strategy , Tradeshift
Digital transformation of the supply chain was underway before the pandemic struck in 2020 , but there ’ s no doubt that COVID-19 has accelerated the process significantly – yet the move towards creating hyper-connected supply chains is not without its challenges .
Here , we look at the barriers that can deter suppliers from embracing digitalisation and explore the incentives organisations can offer suppliers to help overcome these problems .
We sought the views of industry experts from different sides of the supply chain fence : Christophe Lemaitre ( CL ) is Team Lead , Onboarding Strategy , with Tradeshift , a cloud-based business network and platform for supply chain payments , marketplaces , and apps ; Maria Rey-Marston ( MRM ), meanwhile , is Managing Director and Supply Chain Innovation Global Lead with Accenture , the multinational professional services company that specialises in IT services and consulting . Maria Rey- Marston ( MRM ) Managing Director and Supply Chain Innovation Global Lead , Accenture
What happens when suppliers stick with old ways of working rather than becoming part of a digital network ? CL : A truly digital network is a compelling value proposition because sellers benefit every bit as much as buyers . Unfortunately , that ’ s usually not what ’ s on the table .
The fact is that most enterprise software solutions designed to connect buyers and
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