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Next steps
Overall, the research shows that there is considerable appetite for digital supply chain solutions, and that large businesses in particular are prioritising this crucial development. However, despite the strong interest in adopting digital supply chain technology, various challenges including talent shortages and insufficient budgets are preventing many from achieving sustainable and resilient supply chains. It’s vital that conversations on this topic continue so that businesses feel empowered to harness the data within supply chains to support long-term growth, while benefiting both society and the environment.
To learn more about digital supply chain solutions, to be connected to innovative manufacturers, and to access all the latest news and resources from the Digital Supply Chain Hub programme, explore the Digital Supply Chain Hub. The Hub has been developed by Digital Catapult to tackle problems often encountered during the search for a suitable supply chain partner, such as siloed operations and ineffective information transfer.
The platform remedies these problems with its matching functionality, connecting businesses together based on their specific challenge areas and needs. It also offers bespoke educational modules to address critical skills shortages in the UK demonstrated in the survey.