Category: Supply Chain

[ad_1] An autonomous parcel delivery robot.  Photographer: Luke MacGregor/Bloomberg AI is everywhere, but perhaps its greatest impact could be felt across the supply chain. From anticipating orders to managing deliveries, AI has the power to drastically increase efficiency in all areas of the supply chain. In fact, McKinsey estimates that firms could gain $1.3 trillion…

[ad_1] Transportation consultant Chris Sultemeier, former executive vice president of logistics for Walmart Inc., recently read an average driver drives little more than seven hours per day even though drivers are allowed to drive up to 11 hours per day. Sultemeier, who was head of the Bentonville-based retailer’s private fleet, said this speaks to the…

[ad_1] Editor’s note: This is the third of 3 columns on blockchain in the supply chain. The first can be found here. The second can be found here (http://www.scmr.com/article/nextgen_supply_chain_putting_blockchain_to_work). Editor’s note: This is the third of 3 columns on blockchain in the supply chain. The first can be found here. The second can be found…