The risk is obvious that only supply chain players with large resources can take advantage of these supply chain innovations. This would create a dangerous divide between the big players and the smaller companies and force the have-nots to the kerb. The good news is that while smaller companies might not always be innovators or pioneers but they can be beneficiaries of open-source and data-informed tools. There are several trends and developments that are helping to democratize access to these technologies. Over time, the cost of technologies such as IoT devices, cloud computing, and AI/ML algorithms has decreased. This reduction in costs makes these technologies more affordable and accessible to a wider range of businesses, including smaller players. Many digital technologies are scalable, meaning they can be adopted gradually and expanded as needed. This allows businesses to start small and gradually increase their investment in technology solutions as they grow and witness the benefits.