Gurumantra
AI the next big thing in SCM
Gurumantra - AI Applications
in Supply Chain Management
Rapidly evolving technology and a
digitally focused world have opened the
door for a new wave of automation to enter
the workforce. Robots already stand side-
by-side with their human counterparts on
many manufacturing floors, adding
efficiency, capacity (robots don’t need to
sleep!) and dependability. Add in drones
and self-driving vehicles and it’s no wonder
many are questioning the role of humans
going forward.
Supply chains, although automated to a
degree, still face challenges brought about
by the amount of slow, manual tasks
required, and the daily management of a
complex web of interdependent parts. The
next generation of process efficiency gains
and visibility could be on your doorstep
with artificial intelligence in supply chain
management, if only you’d let the robots
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Operations & Supply Chain Club, IIM Raipur
automatically open it for you.
What are the applications of AI in
Robotic process automation for
improving Supply Chain Management?
Four key elements need to be in place for
you to take full advantage of robotic
process automation in your supply chain:
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robots for picking orders and moving
them through the facility;
sensors to ensure product quality and
stock;
cognitive learning systems;
and, artificial intelligence to turn
processes into algorithms to guide the
entire operation.