Look at technology holistically, not in silos: IoT, blockchain, machine learning, big data…
When new technology comes out it usually means a good payday for vendors and consultants. Do your due diligence and be sure to get into the details of how the product works, and be sure it actually does work. If anyone can remember back when ebusiness was a major buzzword near the year 2000 companies were selling all types of technology. Unfortunately to be the first mover many companies put out their product before it truly worked as described. Some companies decide to go the best in breed concept and others buy a product that has all the technology built in. As you look into new technology look at it holistically and be sure the integration costs/issues won’t hinder the benefits as you go forward.
Quotes to keep you on the right track.
“Location is to real estate as integration is to technology.” ~SupplyChainToday.com
“Look at technology holistically, not in silos.” ~Dave Waters
“Machine learning is the future of supply chain automation.” ~EverythingSupplyChain.com
“Look good in the short term but waste money in the long term by not doing true due diligence when dealing with blockchain, machine learning, IoT, big data and augmented reality.” ~EverythingSupplyChain.com
“Be aware of vaporware with blockchain, IoT, big data and machine learning. Companies will try to rush their product to be the first mover.” ~SupplyChainToday.com
“Just because someone knows more than you about blockchain, big data or machine learning it doesn’t make them an expert. Do your due diligence.” ~EverythingSupplyChain.com
“When dealing with consultants do your due diligence. To get business many promise big results but deliver little.” ~Dave Waters
“IoT, big data, machine learning and blockchain will help strive towards an autonomous supply chain.” ~SupplyChainToday.com
“Machine learning, IoT, blockchain, and big data, by themselves these technologies are good. But to truly change the game create a strategy to integrate everything.” ~SupplyChainToday.com
“Doing the digital supply chain correctly means integrating the parts: Artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, blockchain, big data…” ~Dave Waters
“Blockchain adds capabilities to supply chain that weren’t economically feasible in the past.” ~SupplyChainToday.com
