| | MAY 20186CIOReviewAs digital technologies become increasingly prevalent in supply chain functions, organizations need to find strategies to adopt these technologies to bring a positive impact in their operations. An important aspect in supply chain is gaining complete visibility into the product. This task is being simplified through new RFID and GPS sensors that can track the nitty gritty of products from floor to store.Alongside traceability of products, IoT also aides in managing goods especially in warehouse settings through driverless vehicles that use automation and sensor technologies. These vehicles not only make operations efficient and safer, but also help in reducing labor costs. Interestingly, robots are also being used that work hand in hand with human workers to handle repetitive tasks in distribution centers and warehouses. Similarly, use of immersive technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are also growing in the factory floors and warehouses, giving plant managers the ability to remotely monitor and manage production lines. The digital technology bandwagon is further backed by artificial intelligence that has the potential to reinvent supply chain processes. Applying AI to enhance and automate decision making can help in strategic network design and capacity planning. Adjacently, the use of robotic process automation also enables supply chain leaders to automate tasks to speed up processes, revolutionize business models and redefine customer experience. The supply chain market is largely being shaped by innovative technologies that promise faster time to market and reduced costs. In this edition of Manufacturing Tech Insights, we are featuring a number of leading players in the supply chain market that can help companies succeed in the competitive field.Let us know your thoughts.Jeevan George Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comEditorialRedefining Supply Chain with Digital TechnologiesCopyright © 2018 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.CIOReviewMAY - 17 - 2018Contact Us:Phone:510-565-7614Fax:510-894-8405Email:sales@cioreview.comeditor@cioreview.commarketing@cioreview.com May - 17 - 2018, Vol 07 SE 32 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com CIOReviewEditorial StaffSalesAaron PierceCarolynn WaltersJustin SmithKhyati DubalKyle SummersRussell Thomas Andrew Smithandrew@cioreview.comVisualizersIssac GeorgeJohn GouthamManaging EditorJeevan GeorgeSUPPLY CHAIN SPECIAL*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
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