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In Digitizing the Supply Chain, Nick Seiersen explores the transformative potential of information technologies in modern supply chain management. This book examines the foundational technologies, tools, and challenges of the digital transformation of supply chains, offering insights into future trends and opportunities. The author reviews key technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and Big Data, illustrating their application through real-world case studies. Readers will gain a practical understanding of how to leverage these technologies to optimize logistics, enhance cybersecurity, and manage risk. This book serves as an essential resource for executives and professionals seeking to navigate the complexities of deploying new technologies to build resilient, future-proof supply chains.

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Nick Seiersen is a seasoned supply chain and IT strategist who has led or contributed to over 100 transformation projects, generating more than $1 billion in value for private and public sector clients across Europe and the Americas Nick's unique international and diplomatic upbringing fuels his ability to recognize opportunities others miss and frame complex challenges with a global mindset. Fluent in English and French, with working knowledge of German and Spanish, he brings both technical fluency and cultural insight to every engagement. His unique and diverse international and diplomatic upbringing gives him a perspective that sees opportunities and innovation.He has worked extensively on large-scale consulting assignments, from tactical logistics designs, building strategic network and cost-to-serve models, assessing strategic acquisitions, strategic sourcing initiatives, comprehensive procurement transformations, systems implementations, cloud services, and buy/sell agreements, contracting, and governance.As leader of the Toronto Supply Chain consulting practice at KPMG, he represented Canada in the development of global methodologies Rapid Value Procurement and Global Supply Chain Optimisation.As leader of the International (Americas) Supply Chain operations at copper miner KGHM, he led the procurement and contracting of fuel, lubricants, explosives, electric power, heavy equipment parts, staff transportation, travel and TMS, cell phones, and professional services.Nick worked as corporate staff embedded in France at Digital Equipment Corp.'s Excellence Centers, selling Supply Chain systems into Transportation, Manufacturing, and Retail sectors, and supporting the European and Corporate Account Managers of systems integrators Accenture and GSI/ADP.Nick is a Certified Vested(R) Practitioner and has coached finalist bidders in complex public sector RFPartner(TM) procurements. He has achieved Expert certification in Commercial Contract Management and Supplier Relationship Management (WorldCC).Nick is also a published author in both English and French. His previous book, The Right Deal With the Right Suppliers, written in French, distilled two decades of procurement insight into practical guidance. Widely respected for his tenacity and work ethic, Nick delivers results-on time, on budget, and on spec.You can reach him at Nick@seierseninc.com or through linkedin should you wish to talk about a particular aspect of this material, book a workshop, or discuss how he can help you improve your supply chain operations and secure and deliver The Right Deals with the Right Trading Partners

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