Student Ar cles
AI the next big thing in SCM
Artificially Intelligent Supply Chains
Vishal is currently pursuing his MBA from IIM Lucknow and an
engineer from BIT Mesra. He is very interested in cutting-edge
technologies which have a potential to revolutionize the way
people live their lives.
ach decade we are endowed with technologies which remodel the approach human
beings operate starting from the wheel, electricity, telecommunications, and internet,
to smartphones. Artificial intelligence (AI) is touted as the next big thing in line which
simulates the human thinking process and allows the machine to process huge amounts
information sets and give precise outcomes. A majority of the businesses believe Artificial
intelligence to be the succeeding step in the technological revolution that includes a large
potential for complete automation. Businesses have realized the ability of Artificial
intelligence in enhancing their efficiency and productivity, as an outcome of that, they have
started deploying Artificial intelligence within the field of robotics by automating tasks from
production to delivery. However, businesses are exploring different ways to leverage
Artificial intelligence into their supply chains for processes such as demand prediction,
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