The post-coronavirus supply chain could be powered by AI

Are you using artificial intelligence (AI) as part of your business processes, or have you got plans to do so in the future?

In this pandemic age, it is time to look at digital transformation and Industry 4.0 to ensure your business remains competitive, efficient, and productive.

Digital transformation across the manufacturing sector

Manufacturing companies are already starting to feel the greater demand for digital transformation. To thrive in this changing environment, catching up to technology investment is an insufficient approach for manufacturers, says KPMG Canada leader Don Matthew.

In an interview with Financier Worldwide, Matthew discusses digital transformation across the manufacturing sector.

Regional supply chains need to hyperautomate and orchestrate the entire ecosystem

Supply chain management and customer relationships require deeper, faster innovation, according to a recent global survey.

In an article by Logistics Middle East, Advait Thakur, IoT and Analytics Solutions Expert for Orange Business Services writes that this innovation will drive a new level of real-time intelligence based on real-time data, driven by “hyperautomation.”

Michelin taps AI to improve supply chain

French multinational tire manufacturing company Michelin is tapping artificial intelligence (AI) to address supply chain challenges.

The initiative will involve the deployment of AI to predict shortcomings in its supply chain as early as three weeks in advance, the French group said.

Nike steps up digital transformation with startup purchase

Nike has acquired data integration platform provider Datalogue, marking the fourth data-driven tech deal for the footwear giant since 2018.

The latest move is part of Nike’s bid to boost its consumer-led digital transformation and accelerate its successful direct selling strategy.