B2B Data Integration and Transformation Blog

In the wake of Covid-19’s disruption, we’ve been hearing (and contributing to) a lot of conversations about the need for supply chains to be flexible.  In fact, in last week’s post about the five lessons for supply chains in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, lesson number one was “Stay Flexible”.

While COVID-19 created a major disruption for businesses across the world, some companies have managed to seize opportunities for growth. The reason behind their success is due to their use of digital, automated processes rather than manual processes.

This post isn’t about how to deal with the fallout from the pandemic. Like us, you’ve been dealing with it for the past several months. This post is about the lessons Covid-19 can teach us about being prepared for the unexpected.

COVID-19 has disrupted industries as well as business-as-usual for individual firms across the world. For some firms, that impact has been positive, while others are deeply struggling. One thing has become clear, though: a digital supply chain is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s a necessity.

Digital transformation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s fast becoming a reality for companies. If you don’t embrace it, you’ll find yourself left behind the competition. However, you don’t have to undergo digital transformation alone.