AI in the supply chain: past, present, and future business applications

• In Event: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: Emerging Topics in Supply Chain Managament-2

Abstract

Throughout history, technologies have revolutionized the way firms design their supply chains determined to improve supply chain performance. During the past few years, AI has garnered great interest in supply chain circles from researchers and practitioners alike. Although not new, recent advances provide new capabilities for improving performance and considerable benefits. As more companies consider the potential applications of AI, a good understanding is needed of the current and future states of AI as well as the technology’s advantages and limitations. This paper describes the history of AI, its present use in supply chain management, and future business applications.

Authors

• Pedro Martinez Reyes, Baylor University

• Patrick Jaska, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor