Emerging digital business models
THE GARTER SUPPLY CHAIN
Emerging digital business models
While still a nascent concept , the view on how supply chain can leverage digital capabilities to support new business models and improve broader value chain performance became clearer this year . Manufacturing is currently at the center of many digital capabilities and leading companies recognise that “ the factory ” is not just somewhere inside the four walls of the company or an outsource partner . Digital synchronisation of manufacturing lines with upstream suppliers and other supply chain functions is where the business value starts to multiply .
The logistics function is not far behind manufacturing in terms of automation using sensors , gateways , tracking systems and business rules to predict and alert
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