Artificial Intelligence

Amazon Unveils Futuristic Drone for Deliveries

June 6, 2019

The revolutionary new drone — part helicopter and part science-fiction aircraft — will begin test deliveries of toothpaste and other household goods starting within months.

Should Procurement Fear or Welcome AI and Machine Learning Technology?

June 3, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Your lengthy career in procurement has consisted largely of being beaten up by top management over the need to constantly cut supplier costs. Along comes digital technology to make your job easier — or take it away.

Trump’s Throttling of Huawei Could Backfire on U.S. Tech

May 28, 2019

Bloomberg

By cutting off the Chinese tech giant, the U.S. will only slow the expansion of 5G.

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Q&A | How Is A.I. Impacting Fulfillment and Sortation?

May 28, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

For most distribution operations, the application of artificial intelligence is a journey that is far from complete. But leading companies are well on their way.

IBM – The Power of Visibility: Are You Ready to Unleash Your Supply Chain Data?

May 20, 2019

IBM

Emerging Technology Projection: The Total Economic Impact of IBM Blockchain

May 20, 2019

IBM

Building the Supply Chain of the Future Starts (and Ends) With Talent

May 12, 2019

Robert DeNardo, SCB Contributor and Mark Hermans, SCB Contributor

With U.S. labor markets tightening and the persistent need for supply chains to operate at lower costs, supply chain executives will need to address serious capability challenges.

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Q&A | How A.I. Can Solve Some of Logistics' Toughest Problems

May 10, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Artificial intelligence can play a crucial role in solving some complex problems that arise from order fulfillment, packing and other logistics functions, says Jack Peck, president and CEO of FastFetch.

IBM-Backed Project Creates Wi-Fi Network For Natural Disasters

May 7, 2019

Bloomberg

From a cramped living room in Brooklyn, New York, a handful of young computer nerds has developed a new way to use technology to help save lives in natural disasters.

Robots Edge Closer to Unloading Trucks in Amazon-Era Milestone

May 3, 2019

Bloomberg

As FedEx and UPS beef up automation to keep pace with surging e-commerce and a potential threat from Amazon, they’ve been stumped at a crucial stage: loading and unloading trucks.

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.