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Chris Buchanan , Client Solutions Director , Dell
Technologies South Africa
MES CAN BE particularly
S vulnerable to supply chain disruptions . Four experts in this month ’ s Editor ’ s Question explain how SMEs can protest their supply chains , starting below with Chris Buchanan , Client Solutions Director , Dell Technologies South Africa :
For SMEs , reducing supply chain risks is fundamental to success and stability . Emerging technologies and automation solutions can help SMEs improve supply chain visibility , traceability and efficiency . Integrating these tools into their operations enables SMEs to anticipate and manage supply chain disruptions more effectively .
Of the emerging technologies , Artificial Intelligence capabilities such as Machine Learning , Deep Learning and Generative AI are the way of now and the future – and automating supply chains is one of the most prevalent use cases . In this increasingly digital world driven by massive amounts of data , the partnership between humans and machines becomes more important than ever . inefficiencies that can be addressed before they become critical issues .
Automation and advancements in software innovation can accelerate business transformation and simplify IT by changing who does the work .
By automating manual processes such as inventory management and order processing , SMEs can enhance efficiency and reduce the risk of human errors , enabling more dependable and streamlined operations .
SMEs need to be aware that the growing dependency on digital platforms and connected systems has significantly increased the threat of cyberattacks on supply chains . Protecting their businesses against these digital vulnerabilities requires diligent and proactive cybersecurity measures such as employee training and awareness , regular security audits and keeping all software used throughout the supply chain up-to-date .
It is also vital to build strong relationships with suppliers and partners through open and regular communication , shared goals and KPIs and supplier development programmes .
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and location of products throughout the supply chain , providing real-time data and enabling more informed decision-making . In addition , Blockchain technology offers a secure , transparent way to track and record transactions throughout the supply chain . SMEs can increase trust , traceability and accountability by giving all stakeholders access to this information . |
As the clear leader in compute and storage ,
Dell Technologies is at the epicentre of dataintensive technology such as AI . We provide
SMEs with AI solutions and expertise that unlock the power of AI , automate intelligent decisions and help define their paths to the future . Our SME customers have the capability and flexibility to run AI workloads anywhere they need them and scale AI from proof of concept to production .
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