“IBM is bringing artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to bear on supply-chain management — with a twist,” says Robert J. Bowman. “What distinguishes this latest effort from previous software industry offerings, IBM says, is the manner in which it’s open to developers and third-party applications.” READ MORE at Supply Chain Brain
“Although organizations clearly understand the potential for real bottom-line impact with data analytics and AI, the skills gap is a clear challenge. Specifically, when ensuring the success of cloud deployments, data analytics surfaces as one of the top two in-demand skills (41%). … Compounding this, data scientists are in short supply — often commanding very high [...]
Actually, AI is already in the supply chain, explains Gary Forger. “AI is in demand planning, operational software, robotics and predictive maintenance. Early adopters may be leading the way, but, as you will soon discover, AI is not an opt-in decision. Instead, it will co-opt you.” READ MORE at Supply Chain Management Review
What’s ahead for supply chain planners? Automation of supply chain planning today is often in its infancy - very manual and time-consuming with cumbersome changes. Or it’s advanced with planning being revolutionized by new technologies. Will planners become obsolete? READ MORE @ Supply Chain Management Review
Kenn Cottrill from MIT says that artificial intelligence (AI) along with machine learning have captured the imaginations of supply chain professionals. However, he adds, “… practitioners should not underestimate the amount of preparatory work that needs to be done to provide a strong foundation for AI applications that can yield real value.” READ MORE at Supply Chain Management [...]
