March - 20209MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSToday, that would require several supply planners, product managers, production schedulers, sales representatives and customer service representatives evaluating whether this would make sense, if they even have the data and agility to analyse and respond. With AI, one could build in the necessary data, constraints, and business rules, then track the choices made in a given set of circumstances over time, so that the tool can evaluate the situation and not only select whether to fulfil that order, but then update the production schedule and send permission-driven auto-notifications to each impacted party as to the change that was made, why and how it may impact them.Talent in a digital worldAs we’re seeing a drastic increase in the amount of data being produced, it also increases the demand for data scientists and people that can make sense of the data to solve business problems. Today’s supply chain challenges require multiple skills, backgrounds and experiences that blend strategy with functional experience and a wider variety of technical expertise (not just ERP anymore, but SaaS providers, hardware providers, analytics engines, cyber security, etc.). Organizations will need leaders that can stitch these diverse skillsets together to enable their digital organization. In today’s competitive environment, organizations are also evaluating how they can effectively enable job sharing through delivery centers, alliances and other non-traditional methods.Further, these organizations are seeking to understand how they identify, attract, and retain talent that satisfies that intersection of technology savviness and strategic thinking. Many are challenged to look at new channels and challenge the way they typically hire and embrace new talent models to develop and retain more diversified teams.Embrace the uncertainty To stay competitive, supply chain organizations need to keep evolving and innovating and embrace the constant state of change. Just like our client’s customers, our clients’ expectations are rising too; they are becoming more sophisticated and are looking for what’s next. The pace of change is only getting faster and if you’re not staying ahead, you are behind. All of this is to say: be curious - increase your tech fluency, explore emerging technologies and solution providers, and connect with other professionals, who are almost always willing to share. With AI, one could build in the necessary data, constraints, and business rules, then track the choices made in a given set of circumstances over time
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