Digital business is changing how companies communicate, transact and interact with customers, suppliers and partners.  It is accelerating the pace of business and changing the competitive landscape. How do jewelry makers keep up?  One area is in the supply chain.

This paper will explore what a modern supply chain is and its benefit to jewelry manufacturers. It will explain how the lack of visibility and transparency is the greatest hurdle in achieving the supply chain organization's objectives, and how cognitive capabilities can transform this challenge into competitive advantage.  It will describe how a cognitive supply chain can better predict and mitigate disruptions and risks, as well as drive collaboration and innovation, while reducing costs. The paper will also discuss block-chain technologies in the supply chain and how they are used to enable responsible sourcing to provide greater trust and confidence in the supply chain. 

Author: Anne B. Miller