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Supply chain innovators

Supply chain innovators

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Supply chain innovators

- These days, there's a constant stream of news about 3-D printing, block chains, drones, artificial intelligence, and more. With so many new technologies coming onto the scene every year, there are lots of opportunities for innovation. I have friends who've created new kinds of software, invented new devices, and even patented new processes and techniques, but then, they need to figure out how to turn their clever idea into a viable business. Being a supply chain innovator can actually become a career. Many of these folks become entrepreneurs and build their own companies. Some of them do it with their own money, and some get venture capital investments. Then, there are other folks who drive innovation from inside of an established firm. These folks are called intrepreneurs. The great thing about being an intrepreneur is that you generally have access to a lot more money and talent. There are also folks who build careers as technology scouts. They generally work for bigger companies,…

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