Within the next 5 years…

• 75% of large enterprises will have adopted intralogistics smart robots in their warehouse operations

• 75% of commercial supply chains will deliver embedded advanced analytics, AI and data science

*according to a recent Gartner survey

However for the last 5 years…

• 20% - 25% of supply chain innovations are considered failures by business stakeholders

• 55% - 60% of innovations in addition are compromised in some way by the organizations undertaking them.

*according to a recent Gartner survey

The missing piece is Efficiency

The future is defined by these innovations. However digital innovations are only a part of the important priorities that drive supply chain growth. Chief Supply Chain Officers need a clear vision across all aspects of the supply chain.

At IRN Core, we focus on Strengthening Efficiency which feeds into a successful digitalization and supply chain transformation strategy.

Common challenges in efficiency include…

  • Holding Excess Inventory

  • Failing to Optimize Picking Paths

  • Clinging on to Paper Processes

  • Lack of Attention to Housekeeping

  • Inadequate Health and Safety Management

  • Neglecting Goods-in Processes

  • Ignoring Staff Development

  • Failing to Measure the Right Things

  • Poor data management

  • Unrealistic expectations

  • Lack of understanding the problem

  • Lack of understanding the solution

  • Scope creep - continually expanding needs/wants

  • Lack of training

  • Poor communication and preparation

  • and many more…

Let us help you

Current market conditions are rough, consisting of throttled demand and scarce labor. All things considered, automation makes sense.

There are a number of challenges to consider with adopting automation. Cost and time are the obvious factors. However companies routinely overlook aspects such as sustainability, scalability and ease of adoption.

Automation providers often promote their innovative solutions while ignoring the people, processes and strategies required to effectively implement change into an organization.

This is where IRN Core will offer tools and our expertise to ensure the success of your supply chain transformation.