We’re all familiar with the concerns about how AI might impact personal livelihoods and the need to be “ on alert” to ways it can seep into our tech-driven lives. However, it’s equally important to recognize the positive ways AI is enhancing our lives and careers. This blog highlights how businesses are harnessing AI to fortify manufacturing supply chains to avoid some of the headaches they often face. One company shares how its procurement platform is utilizing AI to address many challenges.

As consumers, businesses are continually vying for our attention and the competition for it continues to grow. The demand for technology—whether it’s home automation, digital assistants, or wearables—is rapidly increasing, driven by their irresistible features. The challenge with these products is the demand for the resources needed to make them and the strain this puts on the supply chain.  “The ripple effects set off by these disruptions cause delays in receiving these raw materials, resulting in late production orders and, ultimately, delivery delays.” AI can help manufacturers reduce some of this risk and close some of the blind spots that are created by this demand.

Integrating AI with existing tools can help manufacturers excel in crucial areas: optimizing processes, reducing production time, enhancing inventory visibility, and improving traceability. Rather than replacing roles or resources, AI is designed to complement, enhance, and refine current processes. We will continue to see AI incorporated into supply chain management from securing raw materials and production to labeling and shipping.