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such as machine learning, AI, IoT, and digital twins can provide the Digital transformations can occur through strategic, well-planned
capabilities that organizations need to effectively capture and act upon processes—in small projects tailored for an organization’s bandwidth,
insightful analytics and information. budget, and immediate needs. Organizations can also adopt a phased
Taking such a holistic view of the supply chain entails transitioning approach that breaks the larger goal down into manageable portions.
from “traditional” supply chain operations to more of a “value chain The gains from each phase can even help to fund subsequent
orchestration” approach. Not only does this involve a shift from manual phases—early wins can build momentum and generate support during
tasks to automated processes, it also means the elimination of the transformation.
operational silos. Modern, cloud applications can help deliver the When selecting the right tools to modernize supply chains,
capabilities for end-to-end supply visibility and control. organizations should partner with cloud providers that can provide
As organizations are able implement more proactive decisioning quicker “go lives” in order to minimize changeover time and business
capabilities, less time is spent reacting. Cloud-based tools can disruption. And even once a new solution is operational, the cloud
help transform a rigid supply chain into one that possesses provider should be able to seamlessly deliver functionality and feature
flexibility and agility to adjust as needed and stay ahead of the updates with little to no downtime—allowing the organization to utilize
competition. constant innovation and best-in-class business process improvements.
Find the Right Cloud Partner Transform the Supply Chain
A modern, cloud-based supply chain solution deployment can often Sticking with time-proven technologies and manual systems can make
be implemented easily and quickly—with a new solution up and it challenging for customers to engage with organizations. Ignoring
running in weeks, instead of the years it can take for a traditional, digital technologies because an organization regards them as
on-premises implementation. Cloud-based solutions typically include unproven or high-risk, will keep the organization from achieving its
all the tools an organization could need to digitally manage its entire full potential. Cloud-based solutions offer the means for organizations
value chain. But the digital transformation of an organization’s supply to transform their supply chains to meet the modern demands of
chain management doesn’t need to a monumental and all- today’s and tomorrow’s evolving supply chains.
encompassing endeavor.

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