Every automated solution is not an Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution There is still not clarity among many senior executives on what type of solution should
Month: April 2020
Can Blockchain technology help in Inventory Management ?
While Blockchain has applications in the entire gamut of end to end Supply Chain, its impact on Inventory Management is the least discussed. I plan
Leveraging Analytics to enhance procurement’s value
Analytics is increasingly playing a prominent role in the the world of Supply Chain, bridging the gap between the physical, information and financial flows, and
Supply Chain Process mapping: Few suggested guidelines
For may professionals who are just getting started into process consulting, the step of “mapping the process” is usually misunderstood to be the activity of
AI and the three levels of Supply Chain visibility technology: A LSP perspective
What exactly is Supply Chain visibility ? In the world of Supply Chain, more the information available on what is going on in the Supply
Harnessing the ” Power of Hype ” : Blockchain in Supply Chain
Do you get the Déjà vu – The failed RFID Promise ? I was discussing application of Blockchain in Supply Chains with a senior executive when
Smart Contracts: A simplified explanation
Seeing beyond the hype wall One aspect of Blockchains that is discussed a lot is its ability to be used to define so called “Smart
Designing Supply Chains that are both lean AND responsive: Modeling risk elements in Network Design models
Combining the old and the new More about the sword at the end of the article. Back to the drawing board If it has not
An introduction to IIoT Data flow in a Distribution Center
IoT and IIoT generated data will dominate the next wave of advanced analytics. As an advanced analytics professional, it is critical to understand the IIoT
Combining Simulation and Deep Learning for Manufacturing Flexibility planning
Note: The article assumes that readers are familiar with basic terminology of Neural Networks. 0. Introduction- Managing disruptions through technology The disruptive impact of Coronavirus
Leveraging IoT across the manufacturing value chain
Introduction Advent of IoT has led to a scenario that involves the clash of two worlds – A world in which those in the physical
The Five stages of Inventory Analytics maturity
Inventory Analytics capability, like most other Analytics capabilities, is a journey. You have to go through certain stages (depending on where you currently are), to
Using Neural Network algorithms for inventory planning: An Experiment
Solution Architecture This post summarizes my attempt to mimic what a “real time” Supply Chain planning algorithm may look like, structurally, in the future. Let
Evaluating your Supply Chain execution capability level
The evolution of your Supply Chain capabilities depends on where your current state lies. The infographic below provides a very high level view of different
Additive Manufacturing Process: A Simplified Explanation
The Generic AM Process Additive Manufacturing (AM) involves a number of steps that move from the virtual CAD description to the physical resultant part. Different
Building a truly Smart Warehouse : Integrating AI & IoT Data
Both AI and Internet of Things (IoT) are powerful tools that can better enable warehouse and distribution center activities to keep pace with rapidly shifting
