Spreadsheets are still managing global supply chains


Spreadsheets and email may be seen as archaic in the days of robotics and data harvesting systems - but the reality is that most of the largest shippers and suppliers in the world are still relying upon these processes to get work done. Does that make you relieved of nervous?

Spreadsheets in particular were never meant to be the solution to the multi-dimensional and complex supply chain industry. Spreadsheets can barely keep up with the ever-evolving nature of international shipping operations. So why are the largest companies in the game still using it?

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