Some say that many jobs with the function of supply chain management may be obsolete within the next 5 to 10 years, the theory being that it will be replaced by a streamlined, self-regulating utility that optimally manages end-to-end work flows and requires little to no human interaction. Once companies have a digital foundation in place, they can capture, analyze, integrate, access, and interpret high-quality, real-time data that fuels process automation, predictive analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics. In the near term, supply chain analysts who can analyze data, structure and validate data sets, use digital tools and algorithms, and forecast effectively will be in high demand. These new skills will be key at the intersection of operations and technology. What do you think about these emerging technologies in supply chain management?
