Category: Guest Blog Post

Guest Blog by Jyoti Sharma

January 22nd, 2019

3 Ways AI is Transforming the Supply Chain

Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming a vital part of the leading supply chain companies and is transforming the supply chain system at a very fast rate, even though many companies aren’t ready for it. The new inventions in the logistics IT solutions & various supply chain technologies are leading the organisations to leave their mark of presence in the race of digitisation. The inculcation of AI in the supply chain will help in collecting the data from various different sources and generate that intelligence, which will further help in making the predictions based on the historical pattern of that particular data. This will help in a smooth running of a cognitive supply chain.

The following trends are responsible for transforming supply chain business:

              1. Autonomous vehicle

Various Automotive Industries that are using artificial intelligent applications involve driverless cars that have received the most attention during the rise of this era. Driverless cars are no more a dream. With the development of technology where powerful computers, GPS systems and other small but distinct notable improvements have come up, Driverless cars are no longer a dream. Making all the procedures technology pro and highly efficient.

              2. Robotic solutions

Robotics solution is the one taken up by many distinctive companies for managing warehouse automations. Companies are using artificial intelligence to forecast what order inventory will arrive and leave the warehouse, allowing the pallets to be placed in the correct positions, boosting efficiency in moving products. Such technologies work best under the influence of efficient warehouse management system only.

            3. Drone deliveries

The popularity of drones is swiftly increasing across various industries like e-commerce and logistics. But still, the growing number of drones is posing new challenges like increasing air traffic, laying optimum air routes, dealing with emergencies like collision and managing drone swarms, among others etc. AI enabled drones are eliminating the last mile delivery challenges as it allows drones and other machines to make decisions and operate on their own on your behalf. AI enabled drone delivery is going to be very beneficial for the local deliveries.  

AI is driving the evolution of digital supply chain networks. As we step into the future, there are various AI powered supply chain analytics softwares that empower you to make decisions proactively based on the diverse data across your supply chain. It helps in making your supply chain responsive and enables you to have a real-time control on your supply chain.

This initiative can help supply chain managers to be more dynamic and efficient in designing strategies. Investing in AI is an important next step for supply chain companies looking to lower costs and improve productivity. Supply chains can also use AI to minimize the repetitive manual tasks and begin automating processes. This can enable the companies to reallocate time and resources to their core business.

Author Bio-

I am a budding and aspiring blogger and my area of interests are Supply Chain, Logistics, Retail Logistics, international Freight etc. Being a writer by profession and by choice I like to contribute to various quality websites especially those who talk about my area of interests.

We grow by making people happy and successful.

Jyoti Sharma


Smart Succession Planning: Getting Ready for Your Next Move

June 11th, 2015

Guest Post by: Gayle Lantz

organizational management

Succession planning is an opportunity for innovation and creating a positive workplace as you assess the talent you need to grow and sustain your business.

What if you lost one of your key employees unexpectedly? Happens all the time.

“We really need to get better at succession planning.” A common desire expressed by many executives.

But the reality is that it takes time and brainpower. Succession planning often gets put on the backburner.

Sometimes it’s easier to see how far you can run without addressing succession issues. After all, you could strike some sensitivities. What if you position one person for advancement, and not her co-worker? You could upset the applecart. Nothing’s broken.

But if you’re serious about growing your business, it’s probably time to take a strategic look at succession planning.

There’s greater risk if you’re not looking closely at the talent you need to grow and sustain the business.

As you prepare for growth, consider how you’ll grow out of your own role. You’ll need to find new ways to leverage your natural strengths and interests to create the most value for the business.

Succession planning is not just about planning who will take over your role. It’s about anticipating what the role should really look like in your new state of growth.

Instead of simply identifying people to groom, determine what the role really requires first.

Job benchmarking can be a first step. Get clear and agree about the skills, styles and strengths that are most critical for success in the role.

When I work with clients on these issues, they often have difficulty anticipating their needs in the future. They’re just trying to manage day-to-day operations.

Take a first step this week. Visualize how you want to be contributing to the business in the future. What will your business require a year or two from now?

Jot down some notes. As you become more clear about your next move, you’ll grease the wheels on the succession planning process.

You’ll gain faster momentum in your business by moving succession planning up on your priority list.

Learn more about Gayle Lantz and WorkMatters.