Artificial Intelligence

ANALYSIS

A.I. Is Still Finding Its Place in Supply-Chain Management

February 1, 2021

A vast majority of supply-chain professionals still don’t know what to do with artificial intelligence, or how it can provide the most value to their organizations.

ANALYSIS

Connected TMS Technology Is Reaching Mom-and-Pop Carriers

February 1, 2021

Ryan Camacho, SCB Contributor

Transportation management technology remains a new frontier for many small trucking companies — those with 50 or fewer trucks — who make up 99% of U.S. for-hire carriers.

ANALYSIS

Excellence in Data Management Is the Key to Modern Supply Chains

February 1, 2021

Ann Grackin, SCB Contributor

The field of artificial intelligence and machine learning comes with intimidating terminology and lots of new data — big data, structured and unstructured, from the web, social media, news, internet of things (IoT), events and weather. Supply-chain professionals need to understand all of this data, and become expert at deploying new services, tools and processes to manage it.

ANALYSIS

A.I. and Machine Learning Come of Age in the Supply Chain

February 1, 2021

Ann Grackin, SCB Contributor

Artificial intelligence and machine learning tools have been shown to be an essential component of the technology portfolio that helps to make sense of all this, and create more responsive and resilient supply chains.

How Manufacturers Can Boost Agility in a Post-Pandemic World

January 31, 2021

Vikas Rajput, SCB Contributor

The pandemic has exposed longstanding problems in the ways that manufacturers typically react to problems and use available data.

UST Launches Walk-In, Walk-Out Frictionless Shopping Solution

January 28, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

UST, a digital transformation solutions company, recently announced the launch of the UST Walk-In, Walk-Out frictionless shopping solution.

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Ten Predictions for Supply-Chain and Procurement Software in 2021

January 26, 2021

Jack Freeman, SCB Contributor

We'll see more supplier diversity and the rise of the Chief Data Officer, but we still aren't ready for an A.I. revolution.

Why Automation Belongs in Your Post-Pandemic Strategy

January 24, 2021

Ray Grady, SCB Contributor

How can business leaders restore stability? One powerful method is supply-chain automation.

How Machine Learning Can Help Manufacturers Combat Climate Change

January 24, 2021

Arjun Chandar, SCB Contributor and Hunter Ashmore, SCB Contributor

Machine learning technology could be a powerful tool for cutting energy consumption and waste in the manufacturing sector.

Three Ways Manufacturers Will Expand Servitization This Year

January 20, 2021

Sarah Nicastro, SCB Contributor

The concept of servitization — that product manufacturers compete on service offerings instead of commoditized products — requires a fundamental shift in the way businesses think, sell, perform and deliver.

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.