The Clouds Are Lifting: The Future of Supply Chain Collaboration

Analyst Insight: For decades, industry leaders have touted the transformative potential of supply chain collaboration. Yet true end-to-end collaboration has remained elusive due to technological and organizational barriers. However, the tide is turning. As companies increasingly migrate their IT systems to the cloud, the potential for seamless information sharing and coordinated decision-making is closer than ever. Coupled with advances in artificial intelligence, these changes promise significant productivity gains and unprecedented supply chain cooperation.

Imagine a world where supply chains move as smoothly as a well-conducted orchestra, where suppliers, manufacturers and distributors anticipate each other’s needs and are in sync. This isn’t just a fantasy; it’s becoming a reality, thanks to the cloud: a technological revolution happening right under our noses.

Historically, companies treated their IT systems lik…