Author: Bart A. De Muynck — Advisor, Avathon
The relentless pace of global commerce, amplified by unprecedented disruptions like tariffs, geopolitical shifts, and volatile consumer demands, has solidified supply chain agility as the ultimate competitive differentiator. What began as a simple quest for real-time visibility—a digital dot on a map—has rapidly evolved into a sophisticated pursuit of Decision Intelligence Platforms (DIPs) and, increasingly, their symbiotic partners: Decision Execution Platforms (DEPs). These two technological pillars are fundamentally reshaping how businesses navigate complexity, not just through insights but through automated action, paving the way for truly autonomous supply chains.
