The document discusses digital transformation in supply chains, emphasizing the need for integrated systems to improve efficiency and revenue by reducing reliance on outdated processes. It highlights the shift from traditional monolithic systems to agile structures that utilize real-time data and skilled teams for enhanced coordination. Key areas of investment include mobile manufacturing units and innovative business processes to better align with customer demands.

1. DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
AREAS OF INVESTMENT
Disrupt the Supply Chain
Building products radically closer to the customer in mobile manufacturing units can speed up delivery substantially.
Fix Performance Gaps
Avoid workarounds that often plague new-technology rollouts by using integrated systems rather than dispersed excel
sheets.
Innovate Business Processes
Control towers improve revenues and profits as companies speed up supply chain activities, increasing efficiency and
uncovering new revenue streams.
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Future
Agile components
Automation of transactional tasks
Agile organization structures with
cross-functional centers of
excellence
Functional silos
Repetitive operational tasks
Past
Monolithic systems with fixed
functionality
Specialist teams with new skill sets
Shift to analysis and coordination
Operational focus on handling
expectations
Supply-driven supply chain
Demand-driven supply chain
Outdated and hand-to-access data
Multitasking “firefighters”
Strong focus on operational tasks
Structures
Processes
People and Capabilities
Real-time end-to-end data for a
holistic view
System and Tools