The second annual survey from JDA Software, Inc. and KPMG LLP reveals that real-time visibility is driving digital supply chain investments enabled by artificial intelligence, machine learning and cognitive analytics. This survey details the key innovation investments across retail, manufacturing and logistics in 2019.READ MORE at Supply Chain Management ReviewXenon Group is a JDA alliance partner
“Although organizations clearly understand the potential for real bottom-line impact with data analytics and AI, the skills gap is a clear challenge. Specifically, when ensuring the success of cloud deployments, data analytics surfaces as one of the top two in-demand skills (41%). … Compounding this, data scientists are in short supply — often commanding very high [...]
Kenn Cottrill from MIT says that artificial intelligence (AI) along with machine learning have captured the imaginations of supply chain professionals. However, he adds, “… practitioners should not underestimate the amount of preparatory work that needs to be done to provide a strong foundation for AI applications that can yield real value.” READ MORE at Supply Chain Management [...]
The Supply Chain Digest editorial staff question how Amazon could claim this invention. Augmented Reality (AR) in distribution generally involves associates wearing smart glasses that provide visual guidance for accomplishing certain tasks. But other companies such as 3PL DHL and a number of technology vendors have been developing real AR applications for a number of years before the [...]
Many articles about the impact of robots in the distribution center include predictions of large-scale job losses for human workers, says SupplyChain 24/7. While “Robots Replace People” is an attention-grabbing headline, the truth is far more complicated. When will robots take over the entire DC operation? READ MORE
