Driven by ever-evolving digital technologies, Supply Chain Management (SCM) is rapidly shifting from a more traditional, linear model to an integrated helix, enabling processes of speed, scale, intelligence and connectedness never seen before. With change occurring at an unprecedented pace, it is more important than ever that supply chain workforces are continuously trained and educated on the latest processes, techniques and technologies. Organizations that ignore this basic prerequisite risk being left behind in an increasingly competitive environment. Customized training from Accenture Academy can help you close the skills gap by delivering tailor-made learning packages for your supply chain workforce. Learn more about Accenture Academy at http://bit.ly/2a34LGS

1. Planning to Upskill
Your Supply-Chain
Workforce?
6 Solutions for Supply-Chain Excellence

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Introduction
Driven by ever-evolving digital technologies, Supply-Chain Management (SCM)
is rapidly shifting from a more traditional, linear model to an integrated helix, enabling
processes of speed, scale, intelligence and connectedness never seen before.
With change occurring at an unprecedented pace, it is more important than ever that
supply chain workforces are continuously trained and educated on the latest processes,
techniques and technologies. Organizations that ignore this basic prerequisite risk being
left behind in an increasingly competitive environment.
Customized training from Accenture Academy can help you close the skills gap
by delivering tailor-made learning packages for your supply-chain workforce.
Here are the top six challenges facing our
supply-chain clients.

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1. Fundamentals
Solution?
Accenture Academy integrates
digital concepts into its supply chain
curricula to help users modernize
their supply chains by leveraging
software, big data, cloud and more.
In a recent survey*, 40% of respondents said their
supply chain organizations had failed to embrace
digitization to better streamline their supply chain
processes. That figure is expected to halve by 2018.
40%
> Consumer Buying
Habits Are Changing

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2. Innovation
Solution?
Accenture Academy enables
supply-chain managers to deliver
product and service-level
improvements through innovation,
design and engineering training.
In 2013, 71% of executives said they "assumed
their IT department was responsible" for
leading innovative changes. Today, that number
is less than 35%.
71%
> Innovation Should
Be Driven By All

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3. Planning
Solution?
Accenture Academy provides
forecast education and training in
new technologies and big data to
help executives manage inventory
and other important decisions at
a global level.
61% of executives are planning "big projects"
for their supply chains in the next year. Most
believe big data will have a significant impact on
company performance.
61%
> Analytics is critical
to improving ROI

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4. Manufacturing
Solution?
Customized coursework designed
by Accenture Academy empowers
learners to better plan and manage
work, machinery, materials and
resources across complex supply
chains.
58% of respondents said it's "too difficult"
to implement change at the manufacturing level.
58%
> Time and Budget Limitations
Hamper Productivity

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5. Logistics
Solution?
Accenture Academy offers a
customized curriculum that enables
supply chain personnel to optimize
their global networks to deliver
improved transportation and control
of goods and materials.
It is estimated that up to $1.5 trillion could be
saved through improved logistics management
and processes between now and 2025.
$1.5
> Improved Logistics Management Can
Lead To Unprecedented Cost Savings
TRILLION

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6. Service
Solution?
Accenture Academy helps
supply chain managers build
and sustain high-performing
customer service strategies to
attract and retain loyal
customers.
57% of companies say they achieved "unsatisfactory
returns" on their customer-experience investments,
failingto generate any true value from those efforts.
57%
> The Importance of Building
Strong Relationships

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Wondering Where To Begin?
Accenture Academy will help you identify the skills gaps in your
organization and build a tailor-made curriculum to bridge them.
We will equip your team for the future by
focusing on improving key skills across:
• Supply Chain Fundamentals
• Product Innovation and Lifecycle
Management
• Supply Chain Planning
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Customer and Service Management
Take a Test Drive today!