--- title: Factors converging in the future of the SC description: Here are some elements transforming the SC workforce... image: https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/hubfs/davide-cantelli-e3Uy4k7ooYk-unsplash.jpg --- [hello@psdtohubspot.com](mailTo:hello@psdtohubspot.com) [+91 8874569874](tel:+91%208874569874) Hours : Opens 10:00 AM To 07:00 PM [![logoHD](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logoHD.jpg?width=2500&name=logoHD.jpg "logoHD")](https://www.prophetic-technology.com/) - [Home](https://www.prophetic-technology.com/home) - [Subscribe](https://www.prophetic-technology.com/pt-blog-subscribe-opt-in-consent?hsCtaTracking=174cc371-9cdc-4b94-a32e-9007f0ac4dea%7C0776642c-2604-4695-8e3f-f7a74f10031a) - [Contact Us](https://www.prophetic-technology.com/contact-us-old) - [supply chain](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/topic/supply-chain) # [Factors converging in the future of the SC](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/factors-converging-in-the-future-of-the-sc) In coming years, fewer workers will be responsible for providing for escalating-nonworking individua... [Read More →](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/factors-converging-in-the-future-of-the-sc) - [supply chain (286)](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/topic/supply-chain) - [technology (138)](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/topic/technology) - [logistics (81)](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/topic/logistics) - [procurement (69)](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/topic/procurement) - [optimisation (65)](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/topic/optimisation) Posted by [Dave Food](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/author/dave-food) on Jan 22, 2020 7:43:11 PM ![Dave Food](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/9fa060d35f0f962fafafe972c24035ae) Find me on: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/davefood) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davefood) [Twitter](https://www.twitter.com/davefood) In coming years, fewer workers will be *responsible for providing* for *escalating-nonworking individuals*, whilst *labour supply* *will move to undeveloped-regions* around the world where there is a reduced *amount of educated* people or *not enough technically-skilled*. This talent change is a focal point **SC** manager *need to work on*. Supply Chain Execution Convergence (**SCEC)** is a basis for today’s global supply chains. The definition of **convergence** refers to two or more items coming together or developing into one. The *Internet* is the best example of **technological convergence** because the use of old devices (radio, television, print media, videos, audios, pictures and computer) were *isolated articles*; now, the Internet has **converged** these items *at one place*, as the cell phone does.   Digital data started all out, but there are several other types of **convergence** into advanced classifications. These encompass technology, tools, and services, media, industry, and information technology. **The elements transforming the SC workforce** To make the best business decisions and invest in the proper technology planning for the future, companies and their **SC** leaders have to consider several factors resulting in undetermined variables. So, they should *identify* and *put in place* strategies to develop the very best set of human capabilities and technology; they would be responsible for undergoing a significant transformation process. Gartner Predicts 2019 mentioned that four elements would converge while moving towards this revolution. (Gartner Predicts 2019 for Supply Chain Operations)   **1.** **The labour resource is declining** In 2012, the *non-working-age* population advances became more massive than the working-age people. This development will persist, mainly *impacting on* **SC** *talent planning*, making it vital to develop systems to *attract* and *retain* talent. The adoption of edge-technology like Artificial Intelligence (**AI**) and Advanced Analytics at a rapid rate in *decision making* will be crucial to face in an *escalating-automated environment*. As a result, demands for digital processes is vital for **SC** talent programs. **2.** **Intelligent machines** When talking about demand *planning* and *order-to-cash processes*, **AI** will bring flourishing **SC** environments, taking *any complication* *away*, *automates* daily outcomes, forecasts orders, and cuts down costs. **SC** leaders are using Machine Learning (**ML**) to spot *daily demand down to customer* and run everyday activities. **3.** **Virtual is the here and now experience** Industry uses *image technology* to understand conditions in **near-real-time**. *Digital twins* and *3D digital printing products* make possible *on-demand production* and c*ustomisation*. These are two emerging examples of *virtual capabilities*, redesigning and impacting the **SC** processes, as *they both* are technologies that create *digital representation*: *physical* products and p*rocess features* as well, ideal for conducting tests for significant *variables*. **4.** **Circular economy** The general public considers *waste generating* deplorable; as a consequence, SC executives must adopt a *circular economy* in which an already used up manufacture-good is sent back to the factory to be recycled and then reused with totally different characteristics. The goal is to provide customer value with *least wastage*. These processes must be automated using previous mentioned technologies (**AI** and Digital Twins) in the end, to enable the **SC** to have its ecosystem. **Further comments:** achieving a **SCEC** excellence is almost *unachievable* *if* companies do not operate on *interconnected-systems*, or *simple end-to-end process* to link up to all their stakeholders. Considering *ethical matters* and *social requirements*, **converging** technologies could accomplish a *remarkable development* in human capacities, the economic activities, the quality of life and the most out of our enterprises.   *Capitalise the opportunities still to come!*   **Dave Food** [Prophetic Technology](https://www.prophetic-technology.com/) **Subscribe to our emails & exclusive free content.** **[![I want to subscribe](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2979069/174cc371-9cdc-4b94-a32e-9007f0ac4dea.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2979069/174cc371-9cdc-4b94-a32e-9007f0ac4dea)**   - [supply chain](https://blog.prophetic-technology.com/topic/supply-chain) - - - ## Post Your Comments Here #### About Us Prophetic Technology is a team of dedicated people that combine their expertise in business domains with a passion to release potential.s every page it appears on. 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