From consumer electronics to automotive manufacturing, most of the global economy’s largest industries rely on some form of discrete manufacturing. Manufacturers in these industries face several unique challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic, followed by war, created major disruptions in supply chains around the world, stressing the need for more integrated, transparent systems that would facilitate proactive management and faster decision- making. With supply chain issues expected to continue in 2022 and beyond, supply chain leaders must be prepared to address certain global challenges