Top-level executives have their work cut out, of course, with CEOs striving to unify operations across multiple locations, CIOs negotiating the journey of integrating systems that are as diverse as they come, and CTOs hunting down ways to manage the impending data chaos without losing out on impactful insights. 

The challenges are just as daunting on the ground. Plant managers get busy tackling inventory discrepancies, shop floor managers scramble for real-time data, and supply chain managers scourge the noise for dependable demand forecasts. HR teams now have to worry about merging multiple systems, while compliance and governance worries grow even more with added complexities.