Challenges and trends in supply chain management | Series: Spotlight

In this edition of "Dataciders Spotlight," Karsten Schaaf, managing director at Dataciders' Munich office and expert in supply chain management, talks about the current and future challenges in the field of supply chain management. In particular, the effects of global crises such as the coronavirus pandemic have led to increased cost pressure and more complex supply chains.

Karsten discusses key trends that will shape the industry, including:

• Digital transformation: The transition to digital processes and the use of artificial intelligence to improve demand forecasts.
• Advanced analytics: The evolution toward predictive and prescriptive analysis methods that support decision-making.
• Collaboration and integration: The need to consider value chains beyond the boundaries of individual companies.
• Sustainability: The challenge of integrating ESG criteria into supply chains.
• Supply chain resilience: Strategies for improving resistance to disruptions.
• Customer focus: Adapting to the increasingly complex requirements of modern customers.

Karsten demonstrates how Datacider supports companies in making data-driven decisions and optimizing their processes. Concrete practical examples illustrate how customers can operate successfully with innovative solutions.