_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Trends
The past few years have shown us that predicting the future is a fool ’ s game , but what we do know is that emerging supply chain management trends have been shaping the manufacturing industry in recent years and are likely to continue growing . Not just that , but could having these systems embedded in our manufacturing operations make us better prepared and actually become critical in overcoming further unexpected disruption ? I believe these points below are the key criteria manufacturers must now implement ( if they haven ’ t already ) to advance their businesses :
Supply chain digitization
The digital transformation of supply chains will continue to accelerate . Technologies such as blockchain , Internet of Things ( IoT ), and cloud computing will enable end-toend visibility , traceability , and transparency across the supply chain . Smart sensors and connected devices will provide real-time data on inventory levels , production status , and logistics movements , facilitating efficient decision-making and optimizing resource allocation .
The future ’ s game-changing trends in manufacturing .
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By Luke Smoothy
Manufacturing as a Service ( MaaS )
MaaS is one of the key opportunities unlocked by widescale business digitization . The current supply chain disruption calls out for alignment and the removal of friction , making sure projects run smoothly from quotation to delivery of parts . In the future , more manufacturers will look to implement MaaS as a one-stop solution and see it more as a critical part of the manufacturing process to encourage efficiency , make businesses leaner , and better build customer relationships .
This is sure to be the case with the multitude of benefits offered to companies by MaaS , one major advantage being cost savings , as their ongoing costs are
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