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SAS launches AI supply chain agent in industry push

· Source: ecommercenews.com.au

In short

SAS has introduced a new Supply Chain Agent, currently in private preview, designed to automate supply and operations planning for retailers and manufacturers. The tool offers near real-time scenario testing and tracking via a chat interface, compressing complex processes that previously took days into continuous operations. The release is part of SAS's $1 billion investment in industry-specific AI solutions targeting manufacturing, retail, government, and financial services.

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