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This episode sets out what it means to digitise a supply chain and splits the idea into five connected areas: engineering and design, planning, manufacturing, delivery and operations. Operations here covers how a finished product is run and maintained once it is in use.
The discussion then moves to practical results. Logistics operators are described as gaining better visibility of their shipments while cutting the emissions of their deliveries, and a manufacturer is mentioned that has digitised all five areas. A further section stresses that early design choices, from materials to how a device behaves in use, largely decide how sustainable the outcome will be. The conversation closes with a broader reflection on how digital tools can help the world run more smoothly.