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This episode explores the idea of business networks, shared platforms that link trading partners, and how they could change the way supply chains operate. The discussion draws on a research paper about the topic and begins by clarifying what a connected supply chain actually means.
The conversation looks at examples of networks that already exist, asks why there are not more of them given the benefits, and covers the technical hurdles that stand in the way. It also considers whether networks are likely to take off, how smart connected devices and digital twins fit in, and what would need to happen over roughly the next five years for adoption to grow.