Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the supply chain, and Microsoft's entrant is Dynamics 365 Copilot, says Mike Bassani, general manager for supply chain at Microsoft.
The warehouse will see great growth in heterogeneous robot fleets over the next decade, says Dwight Klappich, a vice president and fellow at Gartner. The good news is that medium-sized companies can afford the technology.
Artificial intelligence has a valuable role to play in optimizing delivery networks around the globe, says Niklas Hedin, chief executive officer of Centiro.
Supply chains have always had to contend with disruptions, and that will not stop, says Lusi Zheng, senior director, advisory at Gartner. That's why planners must remain agile.
Artificial intelligence is enhancing the operations of retailers and consumer goods manufacturers, says Sivakumar Lakshmanan, chief executive officer of Antuit.AI, a Zebra Technologies company.
The manufacturing floor operates in the blind in the absence of real-time data from suppliers on arrival of parts or raw materials, says Jeffrey Luft, portfolio development executive with Siemens Digital Industries Software.
Risk mitigation has always been a part of supply chain management and will continue to be of great importance, says Jamie Rutherford, director of sales, supply chain, for Vector Security Networks.
Getting the warehouse "closer" to the end user is important in supply chains today, says Brian Keiger, director of business development and marketing with Stow Robotics.