Navigating Supply Chain Integrity for Telcos

In this recorded interview at Digital Transformation World 2024, experts from Quantexa, Tomorrow Street, and PwC discussed the challenges Telcos currently face navigating supply chain integrity.

They highlight key supply chain risks, such as geopolitical issues, regulatory compliance, supplier resilience, and the challenges of implementing technology projects. Despite the availability of advanced technologies, nearly half of the telcos still rely on manual processes, with only 15% continuously monitoring supply chain risks. Telcos also face significant challenges in integrating multiple datasets due to differences in data structure and the need for cross-system data matching. A trend toward greater collaboration and investment in technology solutions was noted, with 50% of telcos planning to co-invest in enhancing their risk assessment capabilities.

The discussion provides current industry insights and explores some of the ways Telcos at the cutting edge of the innovation wave are overcoming these challenges using the latest in data and AI technology.

Key discussion topics:

• Supply chain risks: Key risks identified include geopolitical issues, regulatory compliance, supplier resilience, and the implementation of technology projects.

• Adoption of technology: Despite the availability of advanced technologies, nearly 50% of telcos still rely on manual processes, and only 15% continuously monitor supply chain risks.

• Data integration challenges: Telcos face difficulties integrating multiple datasets due to differences in data structure and the need for matching data across systems.

• Collaboration and investment: There is a growing trend of collaboration across different teams within organizations to enhance risk assessment, with 50% of telcos planning to co-invest in technology solutions.