The goal of this book is to gain a clear picture of the current status and future challenges with regard to the digitalization of the supply chain - from the perspective of the suppliers, the manufacturers, and the customers. They were the target groups of the book.

Digitization has touched upon all aspects of businesses, including supply chains. Technologies such as RFID, GPS, and sensors have enabled organizations to transform their existing hybrid (combination of paper-based and IT-supported processes) supply chain structures into more f lexible, open, agile, and collaborative digital models. Unlike hybrid supply chain models, which have resulted in rigid organizational structures, unobtainable data, and disjointed relationships with partners, digital supply chains enable business process automation, organizational flexibility, and digital management of corporate assets.

In order to reap maximum benefits from digital supply chain models, it is important that companies internalize it as an integral part of the overall business model and organizational structure. Localized disconnected projects and silo-based operations pose a serious threat to competitiveness in an increasingly digital world.

The technologies discussed in this text - artificial intelligence, 3D printing, Internet of things, etc. - are beginning to come together to help digitize, automate, integrate, and improve the global supply chains. It's certainly an exciting and challenging time for both new supply chain professionals and long-time supply chain professionals.

About the Author

Stuart M. Rosenberg is an accomplished supply chain management professional with a number of years of experience using outstanding communication and leadership skills to coach, mentor, and motivate professionals in challenging environments. As the president of First Choice Supply Chain, his reputation as a savvy supply chain leader is beyond reproach for delivering resourceful business strategies and customerfocused solutions. His work with several worldwide corporations - Johnson & Johnson, Cadbury, Reckitt Benckiser, and Linde Gas, NA - and his far-reaching experience in launching, managing, and mentoring new programs and strategies resulted in greater customer confidence and improved business results. He has written and published numerous supply chain articles encompassing all disciplines of supply chain. In addition to his worldwide corporate experience, Stuart is an adjunct professor of supply chain at Brookdale Community College and Hudson Community College. Stuart also sits as an advisory board member at Seton Hall University's Stillman School of Business. He lives with his wife and son in New Jersey.

Book Information
ISBN 9780367516789
Author Stuart Rosenberg
Format Hardback
Page Count 252
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 503g