CLOUD & CYBER
“ We saw during the pandemic the value of being able to maintain stable operations in an unpredictable , volatile environment . Cloud technologies helped ensure that we were less vulnerable to potential disruption at single locations ”
SALLY MILLER DHL SUPPLY CHAIN , CIO NORTH AMERICA , RETAIL
THE IMPORTANCE OF CYBERSECURITY
With many organisations converting to digital at an accelerated pace , Miller explains that “ cybersecurity is undoubtedly going to remain a key priority for supply chain organisations , particularly as we advance our digitalisation agendas . This relates to all aspects of your IT and digital networks .”
With the increased sophistication of cyberthreats , Miller adds that “ companies worldwide have had to ready themselves in recent years for a new reality where supply chain disruptions are no longer restricted to those of a physical form . Cyber-attacks have the potential to disrupt or , at its worst , cripple the logistics and supply chain operations of an entire business across different geographies . Any deployment of new technologies and digitalisation brings with it the need to be vigilant to cybersecurity-related risks .”
94 March 2021