Hyper-networked supply chains: how a collaborative way of working can benefit retailers
Retailers can work together on supply chain infrastructure to avoid both the costs of full independence or issues of full dependence on retail giants.
Niall Murphy is co-founder and CEO of EVRYTHNG, the internet of things platform for consumer products. EVRYTHNG has been named as Technology Pioneer 2018 by the World Economic Forum. A technologist, serial entrepreneur and angel investor, Niall has 25 years experience in innovation and future-thinking. He has founded and built pioneering businesses in internet infrastructure, the mobile internet and web services in the United States, Europe and Africa. Niall is a frequent speaker at venues around the world, including TED, and a keen mountaineer.
Retailers can work together on supply chain infrastructure to avoid both the costs of full independence or issues of full dependence on retail giants.
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