While Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, and other technologies dominate discussions and find wide-ranging applications in supply chain and logistics, quantum computing is quietly getting ready to step into the spotlight. Though it's not making a lot of headlines
Adapting Supply Chain Jobs to Meet Future Challenges
The global supply chain is undergoing significant transformation driven by advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and Blockchain. While these advancements raise concerns about job displacement, they in fact present exciting opportunities for those willing to adapt and
Supply Chain Excellence with Simulation: A Concise Guide
This blog post aims to simplify the fundamental principles of supply chain simulation, making them accessible for everyone. It will explore the practical differences between simulation and optimization, addressing key questions: What is supply chain simulation and how does it work in simple
AI-Enabled Supply Chain Simulations for Risk Management
In today's complex global supply chains, it's crucial for goods and services to move smoothly. However, these supply chains are more complicated and interconnected than ever, making them susceptible to various risks, both from within and outside the organization. Traditional methods, which heavily
The Transformative Power of AI in Supply Chain Management
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in supply chain management builds on a rich history, dating back to the 1950s when the idea of AI started taking shape, and Alan Turing introduced the Turing Test, as a way to measure machine intelligence. Today, with the advent of powerful large language models (LLMs)
African Supply Chains: Challenges; Opportunities; and Strategies for Success
Guest post by: Obinabo Tochukwu Tabansi, Lagos, Nigeria. Africa is home to the next major world economy, and African supply chains will make that possible. Despite the impact of the recent pandemic, Africa's economy is doing better than expected. According to the African Development Bank (AFDB),
IoT: Enabling Sustainable Shipping and Warehousing
In recent years, every organization has been enormously concerned about the sustainability of its supply chain. In fact, according to McKinsey, a consumer company's supply chain, for instance, accounts for more than 80% of its greenhouse-gas emissions and beyond 90% of its impact on air, land,
A Brief Overview of EV Supply Chains
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020 was a successful year for the EV market and EV supply chains. Yes, the lockdown affected EV (electric vehicle) sales negatively. But, policy measures related to climate change in some countries, especially in Europe, financial incentives from governments, efforts