December 2021CIOAPPLICATIONS.COM6Copyright © 2021 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.December- 9 - 2021, Volume 07 - Issue 36 (ISSN 2644-240X) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CIO ApplicationsVisit www.cioapplications.com Managing EditorJoe Phillip*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffSalesSebastian Jacobsebastian@cioapplications.comEmailsales@cioapplications.comeditor@cioapplications.commarketing@cioapplications.comEditorialTech Advancement and Sustainability: Leading New Dawn of SCM Supply chains have seen a massive shift in the last two years as the COVID-19 pandemic impacted businesses worldwide. Supply chain executives and technology needed to evolve to deal with unprecedented conditions while keeping up with the market demand. Businesses are heavily leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, ML, automation, blockchain, and IoT to streamline repetitive and complex tasks. In today's world, where speed and precision are critical for success, these technological advancements are valuable to facilitate complex supply chain operations and remain competitive. From improving assembly lines to powering digital twin technology and everything in between, organizations can incorporate AI and automation into their workflow. The key here is to identify time-consuming, complicated, and extremely rote tasks and processes and figure out the right technologies. As a result, teams can focus more on the tasks that matter most and drive a greater return on investment. Additionally, as today's well aware consumers prioritize the environment, companies have increased their sustainability efforts that are now flowing into the supply chain. Depending on their unique organizational needs, companies tailor their sustainability efforts and measures. While some may choose to commit to sustainable manufacturing processes or attempt to become zero-waste, others may start with something small, such as updating their packaging design and then craft a plan to make larger shifts.In a nutshell, by making changes gradually and deliberately from both a technological standpoint and in the name of environmentalism, companies can evolve and operate more effectively and efficiently while increasing their long-term commitment to sustainability. Rather than stomping on the heels of change, organizations have to move ahead of the trends that shape the future of supply chain management.Let us know your thoughts.Joe PhillipManaging Editoreditor@cioapplications.comJoe PhillipGraphics & ArtEditorial StaffBen JacksonDaniel HolmesEzra BenjaminSoham SanyalRose DcruzSenior WritersClara MathewLeah JaneRoyce D'SouzaAsher Blake
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