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AI Helps Global Supply Chains Operate Closer to Real Time

· Source: pymnts.com

In short

AI systems are enabling global supply chains to operate closer to real time by integrating production, logistics, and demand data to detect disruptions earlier and improve forecasting accuracy. Companies like Amazon Web Services and Apollo Tyres are seeing significant benefits, with AWS reporting 50% reduction in manual reconciliation and 3-5% cuts in expedited shipping costs. Predictive AI systems are also helping manage operational and compliance risks by tracking supplier reliability and identifying potential delays before they escalate.

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Tags: logistics, procurement, forecasting, automation, risk, optimization

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