CHEMICAL INDUSTRY MUST PREPARE FOR SUPPLY CHAIN 4.0,SAY SPEAKERS AT 11TH GPCA SUPPLY CHAIN CONFERENCE

摘要

The chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf must ensure its readiness to face the growing rate of supply chain digitalisation,which will lead to continuous disruptions and create new challenges and opportunities for regional producers to adapt to and respond to a new market reality,said speakers at the nth edition of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association(GPCA)Supply Chain Conference held during 15-17 April 2019 in Dubai,UAE. The chemical supply chain is transforming rapidly as global challenges add pressure on chemical players to improve their efficiency and end-to-end supply chain.Against this backdrop,a new set of technological advancements,known as’Supply Chain 4.0',is influencing how organisations oversee their logistics,procure materials,and generate value.The move towards greater digitalisation is transforming chemical supply chains,creating new opportunities to make them more agile,resilient,faster and efficient.