Supply chains cover nearly every industry from life sciences through to automotive and the energy sector. As we move forwards through the fourth industrial revolution, our supply chains and the digitalisation of these become ever more critical.
As a vital part of industrial businesses, these supply chains are under immense pressure. They account for:
- 50-70% of a manufacturing businesses costs
- Over 80% of most industrial companies CO2 emissions are created through the supply chain
- 5 to 1 ratio of employment within manufacturing
The Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub is a digital innovation ecosystem that empowers individuals and organisations to work together to make supply chains smarter.
The Hub will transform UK manufacturing by accelerating digital innovation – making supply chains more efficient, resilient and sustainable. We’re harnessing the power of UK manufacturing, bringing businesses and researchers together to develop new solutions, tackling sector specific and industry wide challenges, and building a powerful UK supply chain community.