4 Supply Chain Predictions For 2018

With less than two weeks left until we ring in the New Year, it's that time of year again -- time to look ahead and predict what's in store for 2018. I connected with a handful of trusted supply chain experts and here's what they predict awaits the market in 2018. All the talk is about to end. The dots between data intelligence and real action will finally be connected in meaningful ways. "The supply chain industry has been talking about using disruptive data-driven technology, including machine learning, artificial intelligence and IoT for years. In 2018, we expect to see that talk turn more concretely to action," says Jon T. Lindekugel, senior vice president, 3M Supply Chain.