| | March 20176CIOReviewCopyright © 2017 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.CIOReviewMARCH - 27 - 2017Mailing AddressCIOReview44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.402.1463, F:510-894-8405 March - 27 - 2017 Vol 06 SE 09 - Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALCIOReviewEditorial StaffSalesAaron Pierce Ava Garcia Sarah Fernandes Alex D'Souza Joshua ParkerVian Isaac VisualizersDave BrownManaging EditorJeevan GeorgeEditorialK. Manoj KumarWith expanding markets across continents, millennials that demand immediate fulfillment of products, and the last minute delivery changes--it's time for businesses to revamp their supply chain strategies. Help is on the way, with technologies--from IoT and analytics to drones--that augment capability and efficiency, the market is replete with Supply Chain Management (SCM) solutions that seamlessly manage business processes, while helping with procurement, manufacturing and distribution of goods--all under one umbrella. IoT is arguably the most prominent technology enhancing supply chain operations today. With the push of a button, it allows the businesses and the consumers to spot their inventory in real-time. Real-time tracking is just the first step. It further offers a treasure trove of opportunities such as the ability to better predict the inventory deliveries, out-of-stock situations, and customer penalties. Collaborative robotics is another technology that is having a big impact on the way supply chain operations are handled. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and sensors, the robots work alongside people to efficiently execute tasks such as checking inventory, co-packing, picking orders, unloading trucks, and more. Even though SCM solutions are burgeoning with multitude of features, many businesses are still entrenched in outdated, monolithic systems that use phone, fax, dashboards, and email as means to carry their supply chain operations. While the shift towards modern SCM solutions has its own set of challenges--from integration with a company's existing policies, practices, and people--businesses that doesn't make this move will left behind in the long run. Here, what CIOs need is a partner who can help them meet business objectives and unravel the true potential of their investments. Our goal with this special edition is to highlight companies that offer best-of-breed supply chain solutions to help clients address their challenges. This edition blends thought leadership from subject matter experts with real stories on what selected vendors are doing for their clients, including exclusive insights from CIOs and CXOs. Send us your thoughts.Jeevan George Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comEnabling Borderless Business Katherine Joneskatherine@cioreview.comT: 510.996.5173
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