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market conditions. To remain competitive, firms must be susceptible to hacking. As a result, the modern-
reimagine their business processes and, particularly, day supply chain professional needs to consider these
their supply chains. Firms need to consider shifting from concerns before adopting mobile computing.
the traditional and linear supply chain models to more
innovative digital supply chain networks. Amid the breadth of technologies available today,
mobile computing is emerging as a real game changer
Even though mobile computing facilitates the for businesses to innovate supply chains, rapidly and
implementation of efficient and effective supply efficiently. Mobile computing provides both a method
chain operations, it is not without its drawbacks. The of communication and a source of information to
effectiveness of mobile computing is dependent on employees and business owners facilitating a host
network connection and device battery life. If either of business tactics, competitive initiatives and dealing with
these two factors are not adequately addressed, then uncertainty. This makes mobile computing an essential L O GI S T I CS NEWS
mobile computing is not possible. Another key concern tool in the repertoire of a supply chain professional of
is that of security risks due to connections that may tomorrow. •

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