SupplyChain 4.0

You might have heard of something called Bitcoin, a digital currency enabled by blockchain technology. But what the heck is blockchain exactly? How does it work? Why should you care? Blockchain will reinvent how business transactions happen and potentially disrupt all parts of the supply chain. According to the Institute for the Future, new blockchain infrastructure and markets will touch every sector over the next decade. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the basics so you can speak intelligently about this disruptive innovation. You will not be disappointed by this interactive, fun presentation!

You’ve heard the term blockchain. What does it mean? How does it work? How can companies use the technology to help make their supply chains more efficient and cost effective? And what does it all mean for procurement leaders? To get the answers to these questions, My Purchasing Center met up with Brigid McDermott, Vice President of Block Chain Business Development at IBM.