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Addressing supply chain challenges through innovation, deployment, and the adoption of digital twins

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Deploying digital twins to enhance supply chain efficiency and resilience - Four testbeds were used to develop digital twins for various sectors, allowing for real-world testing of supply chain strategies without disrupting business operations.

Collaborative Solutions for Specific Industries - The Digital Supply Chain Hub (DSCH) program, led by Digital Catapult, supported the development of innovative solutions for industries such as food, textiles, and hydrogen, and automotive. Key collaborations included NBT Group's spare parts supply chain digital twin and Circle 8 Textiles Ecosystems' with their advanced sorting and processing facilities.

Endorsement and Future Prospects - Industry experts and partners, including Philippa Makepeace OBE from the Department for Business and Trade, endorsed the programme's efforts. The new Digital Supply Chain Hub aims to build a community for further innovation, providing resources and opportunities for companies to enhance their supply chain processes.

The strain on supply chains is set to continue amid a backdrop of global uncertainty and disruption. As it stands, more than 60 countries and entities around the world will hold elections this year, and with national supply chains considered critical to economic prosperity, it’s likely that proposed legislation will look to make supply chains more efficient, resilient and sustainable.

Achieving this will be key to unlocking economic growth and investment opportunities, yielding gains in gross …

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25 March 2024
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