As businesses strive to adapt to an increasingly digital world, the industrial metaverse is emerging as a powerful tool for achieving competitive advantage. From Caterpillar’s virtual reality lab to Microsoft’s integration of generative AI in supply chain management, organizations worldwide are embracing the industrial metaverse to drive innovation and enhance decision-making. In this new episode of Supply Chain Now, sponsored by Microsoft, join hosts Scott W. Luton and Kevin L. Jackson in an engaging exploration of the industrial metaverse and its profound impact on various industries. From revolutionizing product development to optimizing supply chain management, discover how businesses are leveraging this transformative technology to drive innovation and achieve extraordinary outcomes. Listen in and learn: Exactly what the industrial metaverse is, its benefits, and practical applications How the industrial metaverse strengthens teams by enabling seamless collaboration and empowering individuals to make faster, more confident decisions The importance of embracing new technologies and leveraging them to stay ahead in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape Valuable insights from Scott and Kevin, and their experiences and interactions with industry leaders navigating the complexities of the industrial metaverse. Tune into this informative episode as we demystify the industrial metaverse and learn how it’s reshaping industries…

Joining us for this episode of Supply Chain Now is Mike Griswold, Vice President of Research for Retail at Gartner. Here, we discuss Gartner’s Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2024 – a list of key innovations that can help organizations accelerate towards their business goals in the fast-evolving age of AI. Of these 10, Griswold deep dives into the three that he believes supply chain professionals and supply chain organizations need to be most aware of: #1 – Sustainable Technology: With customers paying ever greater attention to DE&I, environmental and governance practices, one wrong step could have catastrophic consequences. So, how can technologies play a role in enhancing sustainability practices and ensuring enterprises don’t end up in the limelight for the wrong reasons? #2 – Democratized Generative AI: Goldman Sachs reports that investment in AI globally should approach $200 billion just by 2025. So, how can everyone leverage AI to achieve more and be more successful, not just the technologists? What are the risks, and what are the opportunities? #3 – Augmented Connected Workforce: One of the biggest challenges facing the supply chain industry is attracting and retaining top talent. So, what role can technologies play in improving competency…