As we enter the fourth industrial revolution, modern supply chain software will be important. We have identified attributes to help you choose a step in the advancement of your businesses. The most important of all attributes is the end-to-end supply chain visibility. You should have a full view of the entire process from product concept, through sourcing of raw materials, production, and delivery to the consumer. It can help retailers identify shortages and surplus since you can view the data from the supplier level. This also ensures that orders are delivered efficiently, quickly and accurately. Other attributes to consider are Supplier Relationship Management, Compliance Monitoring to provide audited evidence of provenance and environmental impact reduction taken, Inventory Management, Digitising PO Management, and Document Management, and Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools.