A combination of intensifying customer demands and massively disruptive events such as the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers to embrace innovation at an unprecedented pace.

A combination of intensifying customer demands and massively disruptive events such as the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers to embrace innovation at an unprecedented pace.

Staff shortages have escalated in the last three months to become the top emerging risk organizations face globally, according to Gartner’s latest risks survey.

Gartner’s annual ranking recognizes organizations across the healthcare value chain that demonstrate leadership in improving human life at sustainable costs.

Global retail sector technology spending will grow 3.6 percent to reach almost $203.6bn in 2019, with similar growth rates for the next two years.

Try to keep up: Gartner is calling attention to seven new digital disruptors that organizations may not be prepared for.