Innovations That Drive Supply Chains

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May-June 2014

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Supply chain executives understand the need to capitalize on powerful new technologies and business innovations that can help address and manage the increasing complexity of today’s global supply chains. In the past, companies tackled supply chain challenges primarily by focusing on internal cost reduction and improved operational efficiency. However, those traditional approaches are losing their effectiveness as supply chains become longer and more intricate, with more inter-connecting links, higher stakeholder expectations, and more sources of risk. This increasing complexity is forcing companies to rethink their approach to supply chain improvement.

In late 2013, MHI and Deloitte conducted their first MHI Annual Industry Report survey. The topic of this survey was “Innovations that Drive Supply Chains.” The goal was to provide an up-to-date perspective on emerging supply chain trends. The survey included more than 450 respondents from large and small companies across a wide range of sectors, including: retail and wholesale, consumer packaged goods, automotive, consulting, life sciences and healthcare, transportation and warehousing, materials handling and supply chain equipment and related services. The vast majority of respondents were senior executives, with more than half being C-level executives, managing directors, senior vice presidents, vice presidents, or directors.

According to our survey, the top two strategic priorities for supply chain executives are supply chain analytics and multi-channel fulfillment.

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