Hello and welcome to the May edition of Supply Chain Digital – the essential read for executives working in the procurement and supply chain space .
Our cover feature this month comes from Sprint . In an exclusive interview , we look at its unified supply chain and hear from its VP and Head of Supply Chain about how the company is well positioned to bring disruptive technology to the market .
“ We will be the first in the USA with a mobile 5G network and we will have the devices supply chain to make it happen ,” Fijman tells us . Turn to page 12 to begin reading what is a truly eye-opening piece now .
We also take detailed look at how IBM is implementing its Food Trust Blockchain solution across the global food eco-system , working with a number of the industry ’ s leading names .
It says the benefits for doing so include cost efficiencies , transparency and traceability , lending yet more evidence that blockchain has made the transition from a buzzworthy concept to a practical business tool .
Its emergence in the coming years will make for fascinating viewing as business gets to grips with how to best utilise blockchain .
As usual , we put the procurement and supply chain operations of some of the world ’ s leading businesses under the microscope , with the likes of Starbucks and Qatar Airways featuring .
Elsewhere , you can check out our rundown of the top ten supply chain management software companies beginning on page 50 , while Sarah Jacotine speaks with Esker ’ s COO , Steve Smith , to find out how paperless processes are freeing up resources and driving efficiencies in procurement .
As usual , you can join the world ’ s fastest growing supply chain community on LinkedIn , Twitter and Facebook – let us know what you think of the new issue , or anything else going on in the world of supply chain and procurement .
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