The use of AI has increased by 270% since 2015, according to Gartner, and it has become a big part of digital transformation. AI, as well as machine learning (a subset of AI), is gaining momentum in the enterprise. Here are 7 artificial intelligence examples across different industries. 1. Financial Services: Fraud Protection Fraud is one of the biggest threats in the financial services industry,…
For years, Accel has relied on Blue Yonder’s warehouse management solution to streamline processes in its distribution centers (DCs), resulting in cost reductions, productivity growth and superior customer service. Recently Accel chose to migrate its Blue Yonder solution to the cloud, to improve its speed and agility in the face of increasing demand volatility. Business challenge: For years, Accel has…
Once mobile technology is fully integrated into supply chain management, companies will have the ability to expand their businesses. Nowadays mobile devices have become ubiquitous in commerce. It’s not uncommon for people to pay bills, buy products and services, or bank with smartphones and tablets. Although people in the supply chain are still largely attached to computers for most of…
How can retailers to inventory is optimally located for that final leg of the journey? Linking demand and fulfillment with inventory planning remains an under explored advantage that will help combat consumer expectations that span not just speed and convenience, but sustainability too. Essentially, shoppers want ultimate agility at the lowest possible price. For the retailer, this incorporates fulfillment considerations…
The manufacturing and logistics industry is integrating its ecosystem with cutting-edge new technologies such as the use of IoT in supply chain management. Automation and AI, robotics, language processing and lean manufacturing are experiencing massive and rapid changes in the technologies that control and support them. However, the major difficulties faced by the sector in the time of pandemic have…
US manufacturing is poised for a significant resurgence. The supply chain failures caused by the pandemic have shown the weakness of the over-reliance on long supply chains, especially one outside the US. Furthermore, rising tensions with China have made the US question its reliance on Chinese manufacturing for economic success. The problem is that American manufacturing has a serious shortage…
