Supply Chain Transformation: How to Leverage Technology for Competitive Advantage

How can supply chain leaders drive transformation and stay competitive in a technology-first world?

Supply Chain Transformation by Michael Mowat is a strategic guide for senior supply chain professionals and global operations leaders responsible for implementing change and delivering results in increasingly complex supply chain environments.

As digitalization, automation and real-time data reshape global networks, this book equips supply chain teams to avoid common pitfalls and unlock the full potential of technology in strategy and execution.

Featuring insights from leaders who have worked at Diageo, Haleon, IBM and International Paper and real-world examples from global brands including Unilever and Morrisons, you’ll learn how to:

- Drive end-to-end visibility and data-led decision making
- Leverage automation and digital tools for agility and scale
- Align people, processes and systems to enable lasting transformation
- Avoid common technology implementation failures and inefficiencies

Whether modernizing infrastructure or scaling innovation, this book supports confident and focused decision making.

Deliver supply chain transformation that’s resilient, future-ready and performance-driven.

Themes: supply chain strategy, digital transformation, supply chain automation, end-to-end visibility, operational resilience, leadership in logistics

Michael Mowat works at IBM where he leads the Consulting Supply Chain Practice for the UK and Ireland. He partners with clients to drive transformational change in their supply chains, from strategy development to capability implementation. He is a recognised thought leader in supply chain management and frequently shares his expertise through writing and speaking engagements. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and member of the Association for Supply Chain Management.