Supply Chain Summary 2020

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IBMEnvisioning The Future Supply Chain

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The Supply Chain of The Future

What will the global supply chain look like in the future?

Organizations are increasingly recognizing that supply chain excellenceprovides the ultimate

competitive advantage.

The difference between success and failurein the supply chain within the next 10 yearsand beyond

will be the ability to adapt to rapid and critical changes.

The impact of new trends will be significant, requiring radical transformation, focused strategies

and effective tactics. Transformation demands a multi-year horizon, and we must begin tomorrows

transformation today.

It is time to challenge ourselves with topics and questions concerning the

future of the supply chain!

Supply Chain in 2020?


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The Role of the Future Supply Chain Leaders

The role of the supply chain leader is at its most significantin terms of impact on modern

organizations.

Thefuture supply chain leaders need to start now to scope out strategiesthat will work in amarketplacethat may be vastly differentfrom the one they serve today.

We are creating the supply chainthat will beinherited by the next generation of professionals, being

crucial to understand the way they think, communicate and collaborate. How will their mindset

changeover the next decade?

The next generation of supply chain talents will be the driving force behindtomorrow's supply chains

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Preparingfor a Successful Career

Thinking about the future of the supply chain will provide an excellent opportunity for the future leaders to

simulate today's and tomorrow's business environment, by partnering with our multinational team in a

creative and stimulating journey.

We ask the next generation of professionals to act as CEOs or senior executives to navigate the

challenges of developing strategiesfor the supply chain of the next decade.

Our global team will provide mentorship and guidance in this research endeavor, which will promote

academic enrichment and collaborationin the building up of new supply chain models across

international boundaries.

Multicultural behavior and global business environments expound essential

principles for shaping the skills of the next generation


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Supply Chain

Analytics

Business

Partner

Processes

Strategy,

Operations

& Talent

Analyze &

Influence

Client

Requirements

Plan Supply

& Demand

Distribute &

Global

Logistics,Deliver

Manage

Strategic

Sourcing

Manage Client

Contracts &

Orders

Manufacture

Products

Cash

Management,

Invoice &

Payment

Manage

Suppliers &

Commodities

Asset

Management

Supplier

Order

Execution

Proof of

Concept

Solutions

Procurement

& Mfg

Engineering

Fulfill

Solutions &

Services

Post Sales

Support

Green & SC

Social

Responsibility

Supply Chain Functions

In recent years, the supply chain

functionhas assumed an

increasingly prominent and

integrated rolein multinational

corporations, growing more

complex and significantevery

day...

In view of that, one of the keys to

good decision makingis to have

relevant information, so that

professionals can plan for a

different business environment

in the future.


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Future Disruptive Trends

Supply Chainhas become increasingly vulnerable to disruptions, from natural disasters to the global

credit freeze.

The analysis of disruptive trendswill help us to envision the future of the supply chainwith moreclarity to better define strategic objectives and develop actions to achieve them.

So looking from globalcontext / cultural / technologicalperspectives:

What are the main disruptive trends within the next decade?

How will these trends impact the supply chainfrom now to 2020 and beyond?

What changesshould we implement to cope with these trends effectively?


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Key Questions

Key set of questions to ask in each area

Theme Scope / Meaning / Definition Key Questions

Context

Supply chains in the next decade musttake into account the key trends driventhrough increased globalization, and theforces that have potential to affect theoverall performance and structure.

What are the potential disruptive forces in the supply chain? Howshould major companies react to the risks and opportunities?

What is the future of outsourcing and crowdsourcing trends?What should we be doing to take advantage of the opportunitiesthese trends will present to the supply chain?

Technology

The underlying platform and emergingcollaboration technologies havepotential to disrupt existing paradigmand enable the supply chain of thefuture.

How does the next generation of supply chain professionals andconsumers envision the social media tools of the future? What aretheir likes, dislikes and requirements for optimal collaboration andefficiency? What models are good for the future of enterprise social

tools?

How will the end-to-end supply chain be managed with CloudComputing?

How will the 'Internet of Things' impact supply chainmanagement?

What technological advancements will be paramount for thesupply chain of the future and why?

What changes will the use of Business Analytics & Optimizationdrive in supply chain management?

Culture

Increased globalization, bettercollaboration and business demandsmay lead to a more efficientorganizational structure and culturewhich emerges to meet the 20/20challenge.

What are the key differences and special needs of futureemployees, clients and suppliers? What are their culturalinfluences and attributes?

What are the cultural norms of the next generation (socialbehaviors, career paths, technological expectations)?

How will global supply chains employ a more trans-nationalapproach (customized to fit a specific region)?



PHASE 1 (targeted completion mid October)

Insight on how the main disruptive trends will impact the supply chainwithin the next decade,considering the following key focus areas: global context, culture and technology.

View of the supply chain of the future, identifying where technology will be, assessing the make-up and

work patterns of the individuals who will lead the supply chain industry in 10 years.

PHASE 2 (targeted completion early December)

Assessment of the possible game changersthat can enable the supply chain of the next decade byimprovingvalue, effectiveness and structure.

Proposal of a new mindset for the future professionals to thrive, incorporating the abilities required to

explore opportunities over the next decade.

Please give us your opinions, thoughts and ideas!

Summarize into an executive level presentation and paper

Suggested Deliverables

We ask the next generation of supply chain talents to provide:



Phase 2

Milestone

Early NovBegin Exploration

Culture

Value Effectiveness Structure

Technology

Context

Research Landscape

Explore Opportunities

Synthesize

2020 Data

Summarize

2020

Recommendations

Educate

Communicate

Showcase

Create

a Culture

Of Looking

Forward

September October November December

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Suggested Time Frame and Key Milestones

Mid OctComplete Research

Mid SepBegin Research

Early DecComplete Exploration

Suggested Deliverables:Assessment of the game changersProposal of a new mindset for the future professionals

Suggested Deliverables:Insight on the impact of the main disruptive trends in the supply chainView of the supply chain in 2020

Phase 1

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