3D printing technology has been in use in prototyping for years, but it is now making way into production process as well. Since supply chain management is a constant act of juggling that entails trying to balance the overall inventory and its availability and the changing demands, it is always hard to manage it without some form of innovation or help. However, if you think that this is difficult, wait until you encounter the challenge of managing spare parts. It is hard to anticipate when breakdowns will occur and when new spare parts will be needed.

Over the past few years, the terms big data and big data analytics have become common keywords in almost every industry. However, we have now come of age and these terms are being put into action to solve different real-life problems. In the procurement and supply chain industry, big data has become critical, considering the complex nature of the industry.

The majority of the key trends in the supply chain for 2020 will be a continuation of what took place in 2019 and the years before. The industry continues to undergo significant levels of change whose intentions are to increase productivity, quality and efficiency of service. More is on the way taking into account digital transformation that is revolutionizing everything. This industry has become a backbone of many other sectors that see it as critical in realizing their goals. It is fast becoming a leading source of competitive advantage to many companies in the modern digital economy.  2020 will be another defining year for the supply chain industry and these are the predictions of what you should expect.