In the keynote of its Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, Gartner cited automation, algorithms and the systematic use of real-time data as industry game changers. These are such huge focus areas because they are key to enabling a digital supply chain. What is most exciting is that this is not an abstract 5-year vision but something taking place right now. Algorithms, demand analytics, automation and real-time data are already driving some of the world’s largest supply chains. This digital transformation, which Gartner stated in their opening keynote, and which is outlined in KPMG's recent research, is bang on. It's truly an exciting time.
