Omni-channel, demand-driven fulfillment using AI and automatic decision-making technologies will give retailers the edge they need to succeed in a very competitive landscape. 

IBM, a pioneer in the development of artificial intelligence, deploys the ground-breaking technology to make real-time predictions about the status and shipment of sales orders. 

Richard Thompson, international director of supply chain and logistics solutions with JLL, reviews the major changes that are occurring in supply chain network strategy in the post-COVID era.

Ultimately, mesh networks can handle fluctuations in supply and demand, optimize routes, and create transparency and accountability in the supply chain.

This new order brings the total number of LNG vessels that will be delivered to QatarEnergy and its affiliates up to 77 ships, the company said.

The production plan is long overdue for automation and optimization.

The company was forced to lower its forecast of 737 Max production from between 400 and 450 planes to 375 to 400 aircraft.

Andrea Montecchi and Ben Sellers, business advisors with Oliver Wight, explain the basics of integrated business planning (IBP), and why it’s such an important process for companies today.

Roughly 40% of suppliers said they have had to lay off some employees since the work stoppages started in September.

Most operations at the Malaysian refinery will be shuttered for the next two months while Lynas gets ready to ramp up its downstream operations.