b'Managementindustry. Such hierarchical structures can provide benefitsand deliver value, there must be analytical/technical training in providing organizational efficiencies and standardizedfor the SC professionals and SC/operational training to processes. However, such structures do not necessarily fosterdevelop the knowledge of the technologists. a climate for innovation. Having a data-driven culture is imperative for organization to derive expansive value fromIn conclusion, this report aims to provide insight on how information-related technologies. Such a climate that enablestechnology innovation can facilitate SCM practice within knowledge dissemination and organizational learninggovernment organizations. Technology innovation is is particularly relevant for SCM. Fostering a climate forexamined through the lens of emerging technologies via innovation within the structures is essential for a governmentanalytics, blockchain and AI.organization to fully capitalize on the potential of analytics, blockchain, and AI.Ensure Strategic Alignment. For optimal performance value, a public organization needs to ensure that the supporting technology strategy is aligned with organizations SC strategy.The Key to Modern Governmental Supply Chain It is not enough for an organization to realize technologyPractice: Analytical Technology Innovation as potential strategic resource. The organization must strive for strategic alignment of the technology strategy with theby Dr. David Preston, Dr. Daniel Chen, and Dr. Morgan Swink supply chain to derive a competitive advantage. There are two elements of technology strategic alignment that must be considered: 1) social dimension, which constitutes a shared level of understanding of the role of technology within the organization; and 2) intellectual dimension ofdownload PDFalignment, which addresses the congruence of the entitys technical strategy with the organizations mission. Each public entity should not merely follow the herd when it some to technology investments, it is imperative that alignment ofbusinessofgovernment@us.ibm.comeach technology is assessed with organizational goals.View Functional Managers as Key Stakeholders. To fully implement, adopt, and capitalize on analytics, blockchain,(202) 551-9342and AI for SCM, functional managers must be viewed as key stakeholders in the process. Functional managers serve as a bridge between top management and the end users of technology. It has been observed that within public entities, most of the innovation arises at staff levels and tends to diffuse upward yet strategy is implemented from the higher ranks top-down. As such, functional managers who understand the purpose of technology to achieve SC objectives are needed to ensure a pervasive utilization of analytics, blockchain, and AI. Manage Technology Talent. The competition for technical and analytical talent remains fierce. Government organizations and agencies have had notorious difficulty in the attraction technical talent for strategic purposes and have even had a lack of success with external consultants. To develop talent resources for SC analytics, blockchain, and AI, it requires both technology experts and SC experts. It is mandatory that there is collaboration between these two groups and that there is some overlap in knowledge. To optimally perform 2022 IBM Center for The Business of Government 97'