Identify and Elaborate on New Technologies Impacting the Supply Chain

Current Events: The demands of our global economy are forcing companies and entire supply chains to adopt more flexible and responsive modes of operation” (p. 127). Thus, “companies must find ways to leverage the supply chain systems…with new technologies…” (pp. 127 – 128).

· Conduct your own research on one of the seven technologies that drive new changes in supply chains.

· Industrial robots

· Drones and driverless vehicles

· Artificial intelligence (AI)

· Internet of Things (IoT) and big data

· Real-time product information

· 3-D printing and additive manufacturing

· Simulation modeling

· Elaborate on how the technology you chose can and does impact the supply chain.

· Identify and describe the key benefits of using this technology.

Contributions must display original thinking and good knowledge of the subject matter, including links and references to sources to support your arguments. Additionally, make sure you cite sources you reference in-text and under a “References” section in APA format.