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When AI Agents Run the Supply Chain

· Source: talkinglogistics.com

In short

The article explores the implications of AI agents taking over various supply chain functions from planning and procurement to customer service and inventory management. It raises concerns about the diminishing role of humans in supply chain operations, citing examples from Amazon's automated distribution centers where workers exercise zero judgment. The author questions what value-added work will remain for humans as AI agents increasingly orchestrate end-to-end supply chain processes.

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In the issue of week 43, 2025: AI Agents Revolutionize Supply Chains: Driving Speed, Savings, and Security

Tags: AI, automation, robotics, planning, procurement, inventory

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