Artificial Intelligence

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Beyond the Robots: Keys to Successful Supply Chain Automation

November 5, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

When it comes to automating the warehouse, buying the robots is just the beginning.

A Three-Step Approach to Adopting AI, and What to Prioritize

November 4, 2021

James Kaplan, SCB Contributor

The global impact of the pandemic has yielded a number of important lessons for companies looking to survive the next major disruption. Among them is the need to better implement artificial intelligence in supply chains.

Ocean Carriers Are Playing Catchup in Curbing Ship Emissions. Can AI Help?

November 1, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The world’s ocean shipping industry has announced bold targets for cutting vessel emissions within a relatively short period of time. But is it doing enough to reach that goal?

How Predictive Analytics Could Solve the Global Container Crunch

October 28, 2021

Marc Meyer, SCB Contributor

Shippers around the world are scrambling to keep up with surging freight costs, and the logistics organizations that support them are being challenged in unforeseen ways.

Supply Chain ‘Centers of Excellence’ Live Up to the Hype

October 26, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

The supply chain “center of excellence” (CoE) has become widely adopted by supply chain organizations, while artificial intelligence will take years to reach maturity, according to the latest analysis from Gartner Inc.

The Evolution of AI in Business: How Far We’ve Come

October 25, 2021

Adeel Najmi, SCB Contributor

Today’s AI systems are fundamentally different from early expert systems and traditional business solutions in three ways.

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Watch: Building an Intelligent Supply Chain Control Tower

October 22, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

What is a supply chain control tower, and how has the concept evolved in the age of artificial intelligence and data analytics? Heidi Benko, vice president of product management with Infor, explains.

People Vs. Tech: Where Supply Chains Most Rely on Each

October 22, 2021

Carmen Smith, SCB Contributor

As the role of technology continues to evolve in the supply chain, where does human expertise fit into the equation?

Data Mining, AI: How Industrial Brands Can Keep Up With E-Commerce

October 21, 2021

Rohan Thambrahalli, SCB Contributor

The move to online sales exposes many small to mid-sized retailers to potentially massive accounting errors, creating a snowball effect in terms of profit loss.

The Hard and Soft Savings That Come With Digitally Connected Supply Chains

October 14, 2021

Keith Pickens, SCB Contributor

As demand continues to shift to the omnichannel and e-commerce, supply chain strategies must proactively recognize any disruptions that threaten to undermine on-time and in-full (OTIF) order requirements.

Artificial Intelligence

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions for artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on supply chain management. New AI technologies are transforming the way companies do business — and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving operations through their strategic use of AI and machine learning technologies for supply chain management.