Analytics as Extension of Supply Chain Planning Technologies

In responses to the survey for our upcoming research report, Supply Chain Planning in The Cloud, SAPinsiders highlighted advanced analytics capabilities as the top technology when the current state and immediate next steps timeframe are considered together. SAPinsiders have indicated that they have started building capabilities in foundational aspects like advanced analytics and those who not done it yet, are actively evaluating it. This article discusses why advanced analytics has risen to the top in the list of supply chain planning related technology capabilities.