FEBRUARY 20176 MANUFACTURINGTECHNOLOGYINSIGHTS.COM The power of digitization has hit all the Supply Chain Management (SCM) entities today--from Transport Management Systems (TMS), ERP, WMS to MES and CRM. This, in turn has ushered in a renewed efficiency and productivity across the sector. With modern day, technology-enabled SCM solutions, manufacturers are better organizing inventory data, monitoring and managing shipping and tracking information, and creating electronic invoices with ease. Further, the integration of technologies like RFID, social media, big data, and advanced robotics is helping manufacturers cut costs and improve customer satisfaction. Two mega trends that are becoming a reality in the supply chain landscape are Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). These technologies are accelerating supply chain optimization and performance. Gartner predicts that mainstream adoption of ML in supply chain planning is potentially five to ten years away. However, SCM solution providers are already injecting ML capabilities in the software solutions, using algorithms to analyze supply chain and automatically execute plans to meet customer requirements.Significant investments are also being made in predictive analytics to make the supply chain processes--procurement, in-bound and out-bound logistics, and inventory management--more accurate and reliable, at reduced cost. It analyzes the current data to identify potential risks, and better align SCM to business requirements. Also, by combining mobile sensor data with predictive analytics, manufacturers can be ready for any changing conditions and maintain seamless operations. As manufacturers are becoming more aware about the power of technology to solve issues in their supply chains, they are looking for solution providers that offer advanced SCM tools which enable process innovation and revolutionize the supply chain lifecycle. With an aim to help manufacturers choose the right solution aligned to their business needs, we bring to you the Top 10 SCM solution providers 2017. We hope this information will help you optimize your supply chain operations.Let us know your thoughts.The Optimization Movement EditorialCopyright © 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.FEBRUARY-2017SCM SPECIALMailing AddressValleyMedia, Inc. 44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.936.8381, F:510-894.8405 FEBRUARY-2017, Vol 03- Issue 02 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to ManufacturingTechnology InsightsVisit www.manufacturingtechinologysights.com Editor-in-ChiefLaura DavisEditorial StaffSalesVisualizerMichael WilliamsJohn Varghese john@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.comT:510.402.1464Ava Gracia Jem Elizabeth Kyle SummersPeter ThomasShiv ShankerVivian MurrayTECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSTECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSLaura DavisEditor-in-ChiefManufacturingTechnology InsightsWrite to useditor@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com
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