Hi Tutor, before answering the qns, please read this article briefly as the question reference this article

https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielnewman/2018/06/12/four- digital-transformation-trends-driving-industry-4-0/?sh=6825d249604a.

According to Newman (2018), the four major trends in digital transformation that are driving Industry 4.0 are:

Connected Consumers, Customised Experiences

Empowered Employees

Optimised Production and

Transformed Products

Select an organisation that is part of the supply chain eco-system, e.g. supplier, manufacturer, distributor/wholesaler, retailer, or logistics service provider. This organisation may be one you work/intern for or one that you are familiar with.

Question 1

Briefly describe the background of this organisation, such as type of organisation (e.g. SME, MNC, government agency, non-profit, etc), nature of business (e.g. product-manufacturing or

service-providing company).

(10 marks)

The article by Newman (2018) was written from a manufacturing perspective. There may be lessons for other industry sectors as well. Demonstrate whether these four trends are exhibited in the organisation you selected. If these trends are not observed or not applicable in this organisation, give reasons why this is so.

(40 marks)

To tackle this question, you should find out about this organisation's background, customers, work culture, operations and product offerings. This can be done by either a desktop study on this organisation and/or your own personal experience in the organisation. Give evidence to support your answer.