AI is no longer an experiment when it comes to supply chain
· Source: supermarketnews.com
In short
A new report from Relex Solutions reveals that AI is transitioning from experimental use to a core role in supply chain planning, with 67% of retail and manufacturing leaders showing increased confidence in AI for supply chain decisions. The study shows companies are applying AI across functions including inventory optimization (47%) and logistics/routing (41%), while most prefer AI-generated recommendations with human oversight rather than fully autonomous systems. Retailers are using AI to respond to volatile consumer demand, while manufacturers focus on raw material procurement and regulatory compliance challenges.
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Tags: supply-chain, forecasting, inventory, logistics, automation, retail