Supply chains must avoid becoming mired in debt caused by misguided investments in new technology.

Are modern-day supply chains really that smart? Heidi Benko, vice president of solutions strategy and marketing with Infor Supply Chain, describes how far we've come in creating automated systems that equal — and surpass — human capabilities.

A recent study touts the “smart” factory as a magic bullet that can solve any number of manufacturers’ problems, from low productivity growth to uncompetitive operations.