SAP recently announced what they called a “landmark partnership” with Databricks. This really is very significant. Every ten years or so, there is a technology that truly shakes up the enterprise and supply chain software markets. Vendors that embrace the new technology take market share. Those that don’t struggle. We may be at that inflection […]
According to a survey by ARC Advisory Group, only 10% of industrial companies are ready to apply artificial intelligence/machine learning. The percentage of industrial companies broadly applying agentic AI and generative AI would be a small fraction of that number. Celanese is an exception. ARC has been actively studying industrial AI for over two years. […]
Supply chains, which facilitate the movement of products from manufacturers to consumers, have historically encountered issues such as inefficiency, fraud, and a lack of transparency. Many businesses continue to use traditional tracking methods like paperwork or centralized databases, which can be slow, susceptible to manipulation, and challenging to verify across multiple entities. When records are […]
The industrial sector—particularly supply chain management, is facing unprecedented complexity. Volatile markets, global disruptions, and the need for real-time insights are pushing traditional systems to their limits. While Generative AI (GenAI) has shown promise, its limitations in planning, workflow automation, and dynamic adaptation necessitate a more sophisticated approach. In my December 2024 recap of The AI […]
All supply chain vendors seek to position themselves as leaders in supply chain AI. But there is a larger AI ecosystem. Emerging leaders understand the AI ecosystem and have the right partnerships. The current AI landscape can be viewed as a series of “wars,” where companies and organizations are battling for dominance across various technological […]
In the rapidly evolving world of global supply chains, interoperability—the ability of systems, devices, and organizations to work together seamlessly—has become a critical factor for operational efficiency. By applying the ISO OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) seven layer model, traditionally used in networking, to logistics, businesses can achieve a structured framework that enhances communication, reduces friction, […]
As automation continues to evolve in logistics, two technologies are becoming central to modern delivery methods: autonomous drones and autonomous vehicles. Both are advancing through operational trials led by companies like Amazon, UPS, Alphabet’s Wing, Tesla, and TuSimple. However, each technology serves different purposes within logistics, and the question remains: Which will ultimately shape the […]
