Post a 225- to 300-word (3- to 4-paragraph) explanation of how digitization as an emerging technology can impact the supply chain.
In the not-too-distant past, many businesses kept track of information using paper files and carried out daily functions using manual processes. You may even be familiar with some smaller operations that still manage their business in this manner. Many companies, however, have taken advantage of the technological advances of the last century and have “gone digital,” keeping critical information in large file servers and in cloud-based storage systems. Many business functions are now able to be carried out using automated processes, whether in manufacturing of goods, paying of employees, or processing of online orders, scheduling of appointments, et cetera.
In this week’s Discussion, you will examine the ways in which digitization has impacted the supply chain, including the advantages, disadvantages, risks, and benefits of its use.
Post a 225- to 300-word (3- to 4-paragraph) explanation of how digitization as an emerging technology can impact the supply chain. In your explanation, be sure to address the following:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using digitization?
Provide at least two specific examples of how the use of digitization can impact an organization’s operations, including its supply chain.
To support your response, be sure to reference at least one properly cited scholarly source.
Requirements: 3-4 paragraphs
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