Supply Chain Predictions
International Data Corp (IDC) has predicted that the next four years are likely to see a re-imagining of the manufacturing supply chain process, amid changing customer demands and technology. Here are the IDC top 5 Predictions for global chainThe IDC Future Scape provides the top 10 predictions for global supply chains for 2016.
- Top 10 Supply Chain Predictions: ● By the end of 2016, the majority of all manufacturers will be actively employing eCommerce networks and marketplace model
- By 2018, supply chain will be driven by the proliferation of advanced, purpose-built, analytic applications aligned to the Internet of Things (IoT) will result in 15% productivity
- By 2019, 50% of manufacturers will have modernized their logistics network to leverage 3D printing, robotics, and cognitive computing
- By the end of 2017, the need for visibility, scalability, and flexibility across the value chain will drive 60% of manufacturers to invest in cloud-based WMS and TMS solutions aligned to their trade partner networks.
- By 2018, 40% of manufacturers will be investing in robotics, autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) and associated systems within their warehousing operations to drive automation into their fulfillment processes.
- By 2020, 50% of the operational jobs in the supply chain will have evolved into “knowledge” roles required to support new technologies like cognitive computing and modern robotics.
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