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Supply Chain AI: 25 Current Use Cases (and a Handful of Future Ones)

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It has led supply chain vendors to discuss how they currently use artificial intelligence. Further, virtually every supplier of supply chain solutions is eager to explain the ongoing investments they are making in artificial intelligence. AI is not a new technology in the supply chain realm; it has been used in some cases for decades.

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Pairing Rooftop Solar with Warehouse Robotics – Harnessing Synergy Between Technology and Sustainability

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Source: mainebiz.biz In today’s rapidly evolving logistics and supply chain sector, warehouses are increasingly turning to innovative technologies to gain a competitive edge. has over 450,000 warehouses and distribution centers, with 16.4 According to JLL, the U.S. billion square feet of rooftop space.

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Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and AMRs: Redefining Warehouse Automation

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As supply chains adapt to rising complexity, automation has moved from an optional investment to a core operational strategy. While both AGVs and AMRs transport materials within a facility, they differ in navigation, adaptability, and system architecture. AMRs: What’s the Difference?

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Autonomous Drones and Robotics: The Future of Warehousing and Last-Mile Delivery

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The convergence of robotics, artificial intelligence, and sensor technologies is enabling new levels of automation in both warehouse operations and last-mile delivery. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) follow predefined routes and are well-suited for repetitive, fixed-path material transport. Learn More!

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Striking a Balance in the Supply Chain: Navigating Volatile Supply and Demand to Meet Customer Needs

Speaker: Tony Darnell, Shipping Manager at Lippert Components

In a new era of supply constraints and volatile demand, businesses face challenges managing supply and changing customer demands. To make smart allocations, they need to visualize inventory across multiple warehouses and cater to different customer needs.

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The Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

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In today’s interconnected global economy, sustainability within supply chains and logistics has become a necessity rather than an option. Regulatory demands, rising consumer expectations, and global challenges such as climate change and social inequality have made sustainable practices a strategic priority.

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Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey

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Schneider Electric has been working to simplify its supply chain over the last few years. This French public multinational was selected as having the best global supply chain by a leading analyst firm. Schneider Electric’s supply chain operation is of great interest to other practitioners.

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How Automation in the Supply Chain Will Make Employees More Strategic & Improve the Overall Supply Chain

Speaker: Adam Robinson, Director of Marketing, Cerasis

We’ll address how automation in the supply chain will provide employees with the following: More Strategic Procurement. Improved Picking & Warehouse Efficiency thanks to Picking Autonomous Mobile Robots & Voice Commands. Importance of Integrating Automation for Improved Supply Chain Visibility. February 6, 2019 11.00

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Case Study: DSV Implements a Single-Instance Control Tower with a Global Footprint

DSV is one of the biggest names in transport and logistics, operating in over 90 countries with a global network of over 75,000 employees. Supporting inbound freight management, outbound flows, domestic distribution, and storage and value-added services would require all three of DSV’s multi-national business units to participate.