Supply Chain Academy said the main trends to watch for supply chain in 2019 are AI, wearable devices, sustainability, visibility, and risk management. AI is important because it could truly affect every part of the supply chain, increasing efficiency along the way. Wearable devices could also do this by helping employees share and access information quickly, leading to enhanced visibility. Environmental is becoming more important to manufacturers and consumers alike and should not be pushed aside. They also said, “Due to the increasing outsourcing practices, off-shoring, product versatility, supply chain security and substantial interdependence throughout the supply chain; the importance of dealing with risks in the supply chain is a major factor to take into account.” Which trend will have the biggest impact on you in 2019?
