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title: "i5 / demo v0.2 / introduction"
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# i5 / demo v0.2 / introduction

Jul 22, 2024Robb BushUPDATED Aug 1, 2024

FROM THE ARCHIVEThis entry preserves the ideas and context of its original publication. Descriptions, links, and project states may reflect an earlier stage of the work. [Read the current INDUSTRY 5 overview.](https://design-science.co/work/industry-5/)

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### Since 2021, I’ve had a bold, audacious vision to re-imagine, and re-invent how ‘supply chain’ is done – _**to meet the anticipated capabilities, needs, and demands of 2050**_**_._**

With nearly three decades of [experience](https://design-science.co/archive/) designing supply chain solutions based on the technology and business constructs of the 20th century, I believe there is a better way forward.

Can we achieve the promises of Industry 4.0 with mid-20th century approaches? In my opinion, no way.

So, we designed a completely new system and method from the ground up. This new approach is faster, easier, inherently resilient, and still delivers on the business goals and objectives you expect – but with incredible efficiency for a prosperous and _sustainable_ future.

Sooner the better, right?

Our approach is to leapfrog the Industry 4.0 hype and start from scratch. To reach that goal, we have to start somewhere, and that ‘somewhere’ is crucial.

Complexity is good; complication is not. So, we discarded the layers of accumulated complications first.

Unfortunately, in the meantime, companies will continue throwing time and money at doing the same things the same way, hoping for better results. Will adding AI on top of these old systems actually improve anything? If past ‘bolt-on’ approaches are any indication, it may ‘check a box’, but the long-term answer is likely no.

We want to go further, faster. This can only be accelerated by companies that want to be part of this vision to achieve real results sooner.

We would love to hear your ideas and vision for the future and explore how we can get there together, faster.

In the meantime, [check out the new i5 Demo](https://design-science.co/2024/07/21/industry-5-0-demo-v0-2/)!

– Robb