Important trends to follow in manufacturing revolve around supply chain technology this year. It’s important for businesses to not only keep up with trends, but stay ahead of the curve and predict what’s to come. Mospaze says the six trends to watch this year include artificial intelligence, blockchain, the internet of things, automation and robotics, big data, and 3D printing. They said, “Organisations, especially small and medium enterprises, need to make careful decisions about where to invest in new technologies and where to outsource, to ensure they can keep up with the pace of change without overextending capital budgets.” Would using one or more of these technologies help your business stay ahead?